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ATRA + IDA

Associazione Italiana Ematologia Oncologia Pediatrica · Phase 3 active Small molecule

ATRA (all-trans retinoic acid) differentiates acute promyelocytic leukemia cells while IDA (idarubicin) induces DNA damage and apoptosis in leukemic blasts.

ATRA (all-trans retinoic acid) differentiates acute promyelocytic leukemia cells while IDA (idarubicin) induces DNA damage and apoptosis in leukemic blasts. Used for Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in pediatric patients.

At a glance

Generic nameATRA + IDA
SponsorAssociazione Italiana Ematologia Oncologia Pediatrica
Drug classCombination therapy: retinoid + anthracycline chemotherapy
TargetRetinoic acid receptor (RAR) and topoisomerase II
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

ATRA binds to retinoic acid receptors and promotes differentiation of APL blasts into mature granulocytes, while idarubicin is a topoisomerase II inhibitor that intercalates DNA and triggers apoptosis. The combination leverages differentiation therapy with chemotherapy to achieve high remission rates in acute promyelocytic leukemia, particularly in pediatric populations.

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