[Resistance mechanism of ST1571 and its prevention research--review].
STI571 is a new antileukemia agent targeting BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase and successfully used in treatment of leukemia patients. Despite strong efficacy of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor STI571, resistance has been observed in a significant proportion of leukemia patients. This review focuses on the diverse mechanisms of ST1571 resistance and its preventive measures.
Zhou
Xia
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Department of Hematology, Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China.
Hou
Jian
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D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001549:Benzamides; D019008:Drug Resistance, Neoplasm; D006801:Humans; D000068877:Imatinib Mesylate; D015464:Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010879:Piperazines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011743:Pyrimidines / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D001549:Benzamides; D010879:Piperazines; D011743:Pyrimidines; D000068877:Imatinib Mesylate