AFR10 - Combination Therapy of Imatinib Mesylate (IM) + Alpha-2A Interferon for Chronic Phase CML Patients Resistant or Refractory to IM Used as Single Therapy for at Least One Year

Summary

Sixty % of CML patients treated by Imatinib mesylate achieved a major cytogenetic responses (CCR) at 18 months. So, 40% of the patients must receive additional treatment. In vitro, it has been shown that IM and Interféron-alpha have synergic anti-proliferative effect on chromosome Ph+ cell lines. By using Peg-Interféron and IM combination, we hope to increase the cytogenetic response of patients.

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Start

2004-03

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