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ArticleUrologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Belzutifan in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma].

Thomas Büttner

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Article in Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Thomas BüttnerKlinik und Poliklinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland. Thomas.Buettner@ukbonn.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As the first approved inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor 2 alpha (HIF-2α), belzutifan represents a significant advancement in the treatment of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. By directly blocking the transcription factor it interrupts the oncogenic cascade initiated by the loss of the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) protein. The current approval includes monotherapy in the third-line setting as well as VHL-associated tumors; however, recent data from the LITESPARK studies suggest a possible expansion into second-line and adjuvant settings. The side effect profile is characterized by specific on-target effects, such as anemia and hypoxia, which require close monitoring.

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HIF-2α inhibitorKidney tumorsLITESPARKSide effectsVon Hippel-Lindau disease

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