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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2023

Mechanisms of action of the BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax in multiple myeloma: a literature review.

Qiang Cao, Xinyan Wu, Qi Zhang, Junling Gong, Yuquan Chen, Yanwei You, Jun Shen, Yi Qiang, Guangzhu Cao

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers.

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29citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

29 citing papers in PubMed, 45 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.

Qiang Cao *Department of Earth Sciences, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China.
Xinyan Wu *College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Qi Zhang *Undergraduate Department, Taishan University, Taian, China.
Junling Gong *School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Yuquan ChenInstitute of Medical Information/Library, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Yanwei YouDivision of Sports Science & Physical Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Jun ShenDepartment of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Yi QiangDepartment of Earth Sciences, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China.
Guangzhu CaoDepartment of Earth Sciences, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China.
Kunming University of Science and Technology · CNChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College · CNNanchang University · CNNanjing Drum Tower Hospital · CNSichuan Agricultural University · CNTaishan University · CNTsinghua University · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Abnormal cellular apoptosis plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of Multiple Myeloma (MM). Over the years, BCL-2, a crucial anti-apoptotic protein, has garnered significant attention in MM therapeutic research. Venetoclax (VTC), a small-molecule targeted agent, effectively inhibits BCL-2, promoting the programmed death of cancerous cells. While VTC has been employed to treat various hematological malignancies, its particular efficacy in MM has showcased its potential for broader clinical applications. In this review, we delve into the intricacies of how VTC modulates apoptosis in MM cells by targeting BCL-2 and the overarching influence of the BCL-2 protein family in MM apoptosis regulation. Our findings highlight the nuanced interplay between VTC, BCL-2, and MM, offering insights that may pave the way for optimizing therapeutic strategies. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aim to lay a solid groundwork for future explorations into VTC's clinical applications and the profound effects of BCL-2 on cellular apoptosis.

Indexed as

anti-cancer drugcell apoptosiscell cyclemultiple myelomatargeted therapies

Identifiers

PMID38026941
PMCPMC10657905
OpenAlexW4388424922

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