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Targeted therapy in AML: the growing role of menin inhibitors & clinical trials exploring these agents

Feb 16, 2024
Experts discuss the growing role of menin inhibitors in AML treatment, highlighting promising results from clinical trials. They explore the potential of menin inhibitors as standalone or combination therapy, focusing on their efficacy in specific AML mutations and the possibility of bridging patients to stem cell transplants.
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Quick takeaways

  • Menin inhibitors are emerging as a promising targeted therapy for specific AML subtypes like NPM1 and MLL.
  • Combination of Venetoclax with menin inhibitors shows potential for treating AML patients, especially those categorized as MDS signature patients.

Deep dives

Growing Role of Targeted Agents in AML Treatment Landscape

The podcast discusses the increasing use of targeted agents in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment, particularly focusing on menin inhibitors and their impact on AML therapy. Experts highlight that the field is transitioning away from intensive therapy towards utilizing targeted agents, leading to improved survival rates by replacing cytotoxic agents with specific targeted treatments. The introduction of targeted agents like Venetoclax and menin inhibitors is expected to revolutionize AML treatment, with a significant focus on understanding the optimal use of these agents in different treatment regimens.

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