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July 21, 2003
                			
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				Bortezomib (Velcade) for Multiple Myeloma
July 21, 2003 (Issue: 1161)
				Bortezomib (PS341; Velcade  Millenium), the first proteasome inhibitor, has received accelerated approval from the FDA for treatment of refractory multiple myeloma. This review includes descriptions of the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics,...more
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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