Factors associated with achievement and durability of cytogenetic response in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia treated with imatinib

Background/Aim. Imatinib mesylate, a selective Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has revolutionized the treatment of Bcr-Abl positive chronic myeloid leukemia and become the standard of care for this disease. The aim of this study was evaluation and analysis of cytogenetic response in different...

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Main Authors: Ćojbašić Irena, Mačukanović-Golubović Lana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2011-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2011/0042-84501111911C.pdf