title: Profile of venetoclax and its potential in the context of treatment of relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
abstract: Over the last few years, dramatic changes have occurred in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The current standard for young and fit patients with CLL remains chemoimmunotherapy, namely the fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and rituximab (FCR) regimen. However, novel oral therapies are presently being introduced and represent a considerable breakthrough concerning effectiveness and safety profile. In particular, the very high-risk group of CLL patients, defined by the genetic aberration del(17p) and/orTP53mutation, benefit from the new agents. These genetic abnormalities are the most relevant negative prognostic markers in the context of chemoimmunotherapy. New targeted therapies allow different approaches to improve outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine III, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: Henriette
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Huber
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine III, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: Simone
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Edenhofer
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine III, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: Sven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Estenfelder
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine III, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany.
authors.forename: Stephan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stilgenbauer
keywords: BCL-2; CLL; TP53; del(17p); venetoclax