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ReviewClinical and experimental medicine2025

Aptamer-based approaches in leukemia: a paradigm shift in targeted therapy.

Alireza Bayani, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Jasur Rizaev, Mobina Nazari, Zahra Jafari, Hamed Soleimani Samarkhazan

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Review in Clinical and experimental medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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14 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Alireza BayaniDivision of Laboratory Hematology and Blood Banking, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2547-3512
Munthar Kadhim AbosaodaCollege of Pharmacy, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq.
Jasur RizaevDepartment of Public Health and Healthcare Management, Rector, Samarkand State Medical University, 18, Amir Temur Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Mobina NazariHigh Institute for Education and Research in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-0381-9064
Zahra JafariStudent Research Committee, Department of Medical Immunology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-3285-0784
Hamed Soleimani SamarkhazanStudent Research Committee, Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. hamed.soleimani.s@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1045-7613

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aptamers, which are intricate synthetic molecules composed of single-stranded DNA and RNA, have recently emerged as groundbreaking instruments in the complex and multifaceted realms of diagnosing and treating diverse and challenging cancers, particularly leukemia, a type of blood cancer characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. These innovative chemical antibodies, celebrated for their remarkable cost-effectiveness, unparalleled sensitivity, and exceptional precision, provide a promising beacon of hope in the arena of oncology, a field that continuously seeks novel approaches to combat various malignancies. Aptamers are fundamentally transforming the landscape of personalized medicine by adeptly and specifically targeting aberrantly expressed biomarkers, effectively modulating critical signaling pathways, and significantly enhancing the efficacy of drug delivery systems, thereby optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients. This comprehensive review meticulously highlights the recent advancements in aptamer-based technologies, showcasing their immense potential to refine prognostic models, enhance interventions guided by the presence of minimal residual disease, and broaden the therapeutic options available for patients suffering from high-risk or relapsed forms of leukemia. Nevertheless, in conjunction with their promising applications, this study also delves into an exploration of the myriad of challenges and obstacles that may impede the realization of their full clinical potential in the healthcare setting.

Indexed as

Antineoplastic AgentsAptamers, NucleotideLeukemiaMolecular Targeted TherapyBiomarkers, TumorDrug Delivery SystemsHumansPrecision MedicineAntineoplastic AgentsAptamers, NucleotideBiomarkers, TumorAptamersDiagnosisLeukemiaPersonal medicineTargeted therapy

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PMID40445231
PMCPMC12125159

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