Targeting Apoptosis in AML
The Pathogenesis of AML
Strategies to Combat AML
Mechanism of BCL-2 Inhibition in AML: “Apoptosis Hypothesis”
Cells Use the BCL-2 Family of Proteins to Decide Whether to Die or to Survive
Venetoclax Is a Potent, Selective Inhibitor of BCL-2
Mechanism of BCL-2 Inhibition in AML: “Leukemia Stem Cell Hypothesis”
In Vivo Evidence of Decreased OXPHOS and Leukemia Stem Cell Targeting
Mechanism of BCL-2 Inhibition in AML: “Leukemia Stem Cell Hypothesis”
Mechanism of BCL-2 Inhibition in AML: “Leukemia Stem Cell Hypothesis” (Cont.)
Venetoclax + HMAs in Elderly Patients With Untreated AML: Study Design
Response Rates With Venetoclax + Baseline Therapy
Response Rates With Venetoclax + Baseline Therapy: Subgroup Analysis
Response Duration With Venetoclax + Backbone Therapy
OS With Venetoclax + Backbone Therapy
Frequencies of Common Recurrent Gene Mutations in Adults With AML
IDH1/2 and FLT3 Mutations in AML
BCL-2 Inhibition in Combination With Other Agents
Venetoclax With LDAC in Treatment-Naive, Elderly Patients With AML Unfit for Intensive CT: Efficacy
Venetoclax With LDAC in Treatment-Naive, Elderly Patients With AML Unfit for Intensive CT: Efficacy (Cont.)
Novel Combinations in Progress or Development: Front-Line Setting
Novel Combinations in Progress or Development: Relapsed Setting
Clinical Outcomes From BCL-2 Inhibition
Clinical Applications of BCL-2 Inhibition
Conclusions
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