acute myeloid leukemia
Herbal Drug Proves Effective Against AML
A drug from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine could help leukemia patients who are resistant to existing treatment.
An Alternative Strategy For Treating Leukemia
Researchers have discovered that the GCN5 enzyme plays a key role in disrupting healthy white blood cell formation.
Why Some Leukemia Cells Have Normal-Looking Chromosomes
About one third of acute myeloid leukemia cases have normal-looking chromosomes due to a mutation in a protein known as nucleophosmin.
The Loop That Leads To Leukemia
Two proteins, PRL-3 and STAT3, cooperative to drive the development of acute myeloid leukemia, scientists say.
Genetics Of Leukemia Decoded
Singapore researchers discover a gene that increases incidence of acute myelogenous leukaemia, providing an avenue for targeted therapy to treat the disease.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2013
Here are seven must-read stories from the December 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
Sox4 Oncogene Potential Target In Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The Sox4 oncogene may be a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
Potential New Treatments For Leukemia
Two international research teams have identified potential new treatments for a particular subtype of acute myeloid leukemia.
Astellas Pharma Releases Phase II Data For Leukemia Drug
Approximately 50 percent of FLT3-ITD positive AML patients achieved complete remission with Astellas Pharma's new investigational drug, according to Phase II data results.
