Bortezomib

Generic Name
Bortezomib
Brand Names
Velcade, Bortezomib Accord, Bortezomib Hospira, Bortezomib Fresenius Kabi, Bortezomib Sun
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C19H25BN4O4
CAS Number
179324-69-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
69G8BD63PP
Background

Bortezomib is a dipeptide boronic acid derivative and proteasome inhibitor used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma. The 26S proteasome is a protein complex that degrades ubiquitinated proteins in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway: reversible inhibition of the 26S proteasome, leading to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of cancer cells, is though...

Indication

Bortezomib is indicated for the treatment of adults with multiple myeloma or mantle cell lymphoma.

Associated Conditions
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Multiple Myeloma (MM)
Associated Therapies
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