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Current Treatment Options for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma.

Authors :
Offidani, Massimo
Corvatta, Laura
Gentili, Silvia
Maracci, Laura
Leoni, Pietro
Source :
Current Medical Literature: Leukemia & Lymphoma; 2014, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p107-124, 18p, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article focuses on the treatment options for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM). Topics discussed include the criteria for choosing treatment in relapsed/refractory MM patients, the different structural classes of proteasome inhibitors (PIs), including boronates and salinosporamides, and the effects of immunomodulatory agents in relapsed/refractory MM. Also mentioned is the possible role of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and other immunotherapies in treating this condition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09697063
Volume :
22
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Current Medical Literature: Leukemia & Lymphoma
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100636305