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Bank on a Cure researchers identify pathways mediating myeloma treatment side effects

Thalidomide is a widely prescribed treatment for multiple myeloma. However, an estimated 15 to 30 percent of patients suffer venous thromboembolisms (VTEs), blood clots, as a major complication. The Bank On A Cure DNA-bank researchers have identified four gene clusters associated with the VTEs. Identifying the associated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for use as markers, may lead to the development of screenings and tailored interventions to prevent these side effects, as a major step toward personalized medicine.

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