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Azacitidine associated with Lenalidomide

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Azacitidine is a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor.

Azacitidine is a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. Used for Myelodysplastic syndromes, Acute myeloid leukemia.

At a glance

Generic nameAzacitidine associated with Lenalidomide
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Drug classDNA methyltransferase inhibitor
TargetDNA methyltransferase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Azacitidine works by inhibiting DNA methyltransferase enzymes, leading to hypomethylation of DNA and subsequent reactivation of silenced genes. This mechanism is thought to contribute to its therapeutic effects in myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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