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  • Monograph from the Acute Leukemia Forum 1999 on Advances and Controversies in the Therapy of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
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New agents for acute myelogenous leukemia

Leukemia volume 14, pages 488–490 (2000)Cite this article

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New agents for the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia are discussed that reflect different treatment mechanisms. These include histone acetylation, angiogenesis inhibition, protein kinase inhibitors, and a novel retinoid. Efficacy and safety in phase I and phase II trials reviewed, as well as the problems involved in crossing over from treatment of solid tumors to blood disorders.

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Zwiebel, J. New agents for acute myelogenous leukemia. Leukemia 14, 488–490 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.leu.2401662

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