FDA approves Synribo for chronic myelogenous leukemia

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FDA approves Synribo for chronic myelogenous leukemia

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October 11, 2012

On Oct. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate) for the treatment of adults with chronic myelogenous leukemia. Synribo blocks certain proteins that promote the development of cancerous cells. Read more.

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