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Revista Cubana de Hematología, Inmunología y Hemoterapia
On-line version ISSN 1561-2996
Abstract
BARROSO SANCHEZ, Gustavo and HERNANDEZ PADRON, Carlos. Molecular targeted therapies: current perspectives in acute promyelocytic leukemia. Rev Cubana Hematol Inmunol Hemoter [online]. 2021, vol.37, n.3 Epub Sep 01, 2021. ISSN 1561-2996.
Introduction:
Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a biologically and clinically different type from other acute myeloid leukemias. The discovery of molecular details in its pathogenesis enabled its treatment to constitute one of the best examples of translational research and makes a model for the development of targeted therapies with a curative approach in cancer patients.
Objective:
To analize the main advances in PML therapy from the discovery of differentiating agents to their current state.
Methods:
An exhaustive search was carried out in the databases as Scielo, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Redalyc, and updated articles published mainly in the last five years were used as references.
Analysis and synthesis of the information:
The article addressed the main advances in the therapy of this type of leukemia, from the discovery of differentiating agents to its current state, emphasizing its mechanism of action and new therapeutic options.
Conclusions:
The contributions made in the etiopathogenic and molecular study of promyelocytic leukemia and its objective impact on clinical research constitute one of the best examples of treatment aimed at specific molecular alterations and represents a model of biological, clinical and therapeutic integration in benefit of patients affected with this disease.
Keywords : promyelocytic leukemia-treatment; targeted therapies; acute leukemia.