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IDH-mutated AML: First-line IDH inhibitors, chemo may up remission
Stein EM et al. ASH 2018, Abstract 560
Key clinical point: The IDH1 inhibitor ivosidenib and IDH2 inhibitor enasidenib combined with induction and consolidation therapy showed promising efficacy against newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.
Major finding: The 1-year survival rates were greater than 75% for patients with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia who received either of the IDH-mutated inhibitors.
Study details: An open-label, prospective trial in 153 patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.
Disclosures: The study was funded by Agios Pharmaceuticals and Celgene. Dr. Stein reported consulting with those companies and others.
Citation:
Stein EM et al. ASH 2018, Abstract 560.