B cell receptor pathway in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: specific role of CC-292
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Arnason, Jon E., and Jennifer R Brown. 2014. “B cell receptor pathway in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: specific role of CC-292.” Immunotargets and Therapy 3 (1): 29-38. doi:10.2147/ITT.S37419. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ITT.S37419.Abstract
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common adult leukemia. The current treatment paradigm involves the use of chemoimmunotherapy, when patients develop an indication for therapy. With this strategy, a majority of patients will obtain a remission, though cure remains elusive. While treatable, the majority of CLL patients will die of complications of their disease. Recent advances in the understanding of the importance of the B cell receptor (BCR) pathway in CLL have led to the development of a number of agents targeting this pathway. In this review, we discuss recent developments in the targeting of the BCR pathway, with a focus on CC-292. CC-292 covalently binds to Bruton’s tyrosine kinase, a key mediator of BCR signaling, and has demonstrated preclinical and clinical activity in CLL, with acceptable tolerability. Based on the success of CC-292 and other inhibitors of the BCR pathway, these agents are being investigated in combination with standard therapy, with the hope that they will increase the depth and length of response, without significant toxicity.Other Sources
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