Current status and future prospects for multiple myeloma
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-9921.2008.05.001
- VernacularTitle:多发性骨髓瘤治疗的现状与展望
- Author:
Jian HOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Multiple myeloma;
Immunosuppressive agents;
Protease inhibitor
- From:
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma
2008;17(5):321-322
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Many progresses for the treatment of multiple myeloma have been made since last decade.The application of novel target agents has brought the treatment of multiple myeloma into a new era.The outcomes of multiple myeloma have also been greatly improved with mechanism-based combinations of various agents.It is emphasized that clinicians should better understand the biological characteristics of myeloma cells and the anti-myeloma mechanisms underlined.In this review,the author will review the current status and make a prospective discussion in this field.
