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Review
. 2010 Jun;27 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S7-13.
doi: 10.1007/s12032-010-9527-y. Epub 2010 Apr 20.

Mechanism of action of immunomodulatory agents in multiple myeloma

Thomas Reske  1 , Mariateresa Fulciniti, Nikhil C Munshi
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Mechanism of action of immunomodulatory agents in multiple myeloma

Thomas Reske et al. Med Oncol. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Immunomodulatory agents (IMiD's) have become an important drug category in the treatment of multiple myeloma. The agents have a complex mechanism of action that influence the microenvironment in the bone marrow. The microenvironment is an essential promotor of disease progression and therefore important in targeting the disease. The article reviews mechanism of action and essential pathways of IMiD's that are important in disease treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest statements Thomas Reske: No conflicts to report. Mariateresa Fulciniti and Nikhil C. Munshi: Advisory board/ Consultant for Celgene Corporation, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

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IMiD mechanism of action—IMiDs Target MM cells in its microenvironment
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Activation of caspase pathways by IMiDs and other agents active in myeloma
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