Pharmaceuticals (Dec 2014)

Clinical Use of Proteasome Inhibitors in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

  • Noah M. Merin,
  • Kevin R. Kelly

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph8010001
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 1 – 20

Abstract

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Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematological malignancy characterized by the clonal proliferation of neoplastic plasma cells. The use of proteasome inhibitors in the treatment of MM has led to significant improvements in outcomes. This article reviews data on the use of the two approved proteasome inhibitors (bortezomib and carlfilzomib), as well as newer agents under development. Emphasis is placed on the clinical use of proteasome inhibitors, including management of side effects and combination with other agents.

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