A Phase 2, Open-label Study of Zanubrutinib (BGB-3111) in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Marginal Zone Lymphoma, MZL
Sponsor: BeiGene

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