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lenalidomide + recombinant human erythropoietin

Development stage
Phase 2
Lead developer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Modality
Small Molecules, Recombinant Proteins and Enzymes
Administration
Oral (lenalidomide), Subcutaneous (recombinant Human Erythropoietin), Intravenous (recombinant Human Erythropoietin)
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Overview

A combination therapy of **lenalidomide**, an immunomodulatory small molecule and thalidomide analogue, and **recombinant human erythropoietin (epoetin alfa or beta)**, a biologic erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), used primarily in lower-risk, non-del(5q) myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients with anemia resistant to ESAs. Lenalidomide modulates the immune system, inhibits angiogenesis, and promotes malignant cell apoptosis, while also augmenting erythropoietin receptor signaling. Recombinant human erythropoietin directly stimulates erythropoiesis by binding and activating the erythropoietin receptor. The combination results in superior **erythroid response rates** and durability compared to lenalidomide monotherapy in this population[1][2][3][4][6].

Brand names
Revlimid (for lenalidomide)Lenalidomide AccordLenalidomide KrkaLenalidomide MylanEpoetin Alfa (for recombinant human erythropoietin)Erythropoietin beta (for recombinant human erythropoietin)
Other names
LEN + EPOlenalidomide + epoetin alfalenalidomide + erythropoietin betalenalidomide + rhu-EPO
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Targets

CK1α (Casein kinase I alpha)CRBN (Cereblon)Erythropoietin ReceptorIKZF1 (Ikaros family zinc finger protein 1)IKZF3 (Zinc finger protein Aiolos)IL-6 (Interleukin 6)TNFA (Tumor necrosis factor alpha (soluble))VEGFA (Vascular endothelial growth factor A)

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