Pharmacology – MCQ 66 – Imatinib mechanism of action

The drug imatinib acts by inhibition of:
a) Tyrosine kinase
b) Glutathione reductase
c) Thymidylate synthase
d) Protein kinase

Correct answer :a) Tyrosine kinase

Imatinib is used for treatment of Chronic myeloid leukemia.

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