Myeloma Milestones: Selinexor May Be Next Novel Agent While Established Drugs Expand Indications
Executive Summary
Karyopharm's selinexor could be the next novel drug approved for multiple myeloma, which has seen a deluge of new treatment regimens. With room for improvement, the pipeline is full of milestones for approved and new therapies.
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