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Navitoclax (ABT-263): A Practical Guide
Overview Navitoclax (ABT-263) is a small-molecule BH3 mimetic — a drug that mimics the BH3 (Bcl-2 homology domain 3) domain of pro-apoptotic proteins to inhibit anti-apoptotic BCL-2 family members (BCL-2, BCL-XL, BCL-W). It was developed by AbbVie as an oncology agent targeting BCL-2-dependent…
By Kristopher Crawford
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13 May 2026
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5 min read
Overview Navitoclax (ABT-263) is a small-molecule BH3 mimetic — a drug that mimics the BH3 (Bcl-2 homology domain 3) domain of pro-apoptotic proteins to inhibit anti-apoptotic BCL-2 family members (BCL-2, BCL-XL, BCL-W). It was developed by AbbVie as an oncology agent targeting BCL-2-dependent…
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- The verdict
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