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Review maps protein-degrader progress and remaining evidence gaps in lymphoid cancers

Academic source · Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs / PubMed

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Site published: 2026-11-08 · Updated: 2026-11-08

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A review in Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs surveys protein degraders for lymphoid malignancies, drawing on literature and major hematology meetings through April 2026. It discusses BTK degraders, STAT3 degradation, and molecular-glue approaches alongside early clinical activity. The authors identify unresolved questions around response durability, long-term safety, and predictive biomarkers; the article reports no new interventional trial.

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