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Erschienen in: Annals of Hematology 1/2015

01.01.2015 | Review Article

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors as adjuvant treatment for hematologic malignancies: what is the current evidence?

verfasst von: Bruno Bockorny, Constantin A. Dasanu

Erschienen in: Annals of Hematology | Ausgabe 1/2015

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Abstract

Statins have been shown to possess properties that go beyond their lipid-lowering effects. These agents act on the mevalonate pathway and inhibit synthesis of cholesterol, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, and farnesyl pyrophosphate, which are necessary for posttranslational modification of the Rho, Rac, and Ras superfamily of proteins. Early phase studies have demonstrated that this modulation of cellular signaling can ultimately exert pro-apoptotic, anti-angiogenic, and immunomodulatory effects, and might even restore chemosensitivity in several hematologic cancers. Nonetheless, these promising preclinical results have not yet migrated from the bench to the bedside as their effectiveness as adjuvant agents in hematologic malignancies is currently uncertain. In the present review, we summarize the existing evidence stemming from preclinical and clinical studies pertaining to the use of statins as adjuvant therapies in hematologic malignancies, and discuss the new insights gained from the ongoing translational research.
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Metadaten
Titel
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors as adjuvant treatment for hematologic malignancies: what is the current evidence?
verfasst von
Bruno Bockorny
Constantin A. Dasanu
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2015
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Annals of Hematology / Ausgabe 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0939-5555
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0584
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-014-2236-4

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