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Over half of refractory AML patients responded to combo

Advani A et al. ASH 2017, Abstract 150.

Publish date:: March 9, 2018

Key clinical point: MEC plus ixazomib is well tolerated and effective in relapsed/refractory AML.

Major finding: The overall response rate was 53%.

Study details: A phase 1 trial involving 30 patients.

Disclosures: Dr. Advani reported receiving research funding from Takeda/Millenium, and serving as a consultant for Pfizer.

Source: Advani A et al. ASH 2017, Abstract 150.

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