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Drug Showed 90 Percent Kill Of Leukemic Stem Cells And Prolonged Survival In Mice With Resistant CML

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Data showing the ability of omacetaxine to kill leukemic stem cells in mouse models with drug-resistant chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) are the subject of an advance online publication in the journal Leukemia, ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CXS and NASDAQ:CXSP) has announced. The findings of this study provide new insights into the problem of minimal residual disease and may open the door to the development of a curative treatment strategy for some patients with CML. (Source: Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today)