Evolving landscape of JAK inhibition in myelofibrosis: monotherapy and combinations.

Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are characterized by clonal myeloproliferation in 1 or more of the hematopoietic stem cell lineages. Primary myelofibrosis (MF), post-polycythemia vera MF, and post-essential thrombocythemia MF have the worst prognosis and are characterized by the presence of cytokine-mediated symptom complex, splenomegaly, progressive marrow failure, and clonal instability, leading to leukemic transformation. The key therapeutic aims encompass the management of symptoms, splenomegaly, and anemia and the improvement of survivals. These therapeutic aims have evolved with the availability of Jak inhibitors and novel agents, making disease modification potentially achievable. Novel agents may potentially target MPN stem cells, epigenetic alterations, signaling pathways, and apoptotic pathways. In this case-based review, we outline our approach to the management of MF and discuss the therapeutic landscape of MF, highlighting the utility of Jak inhibitors and novel Jak inhibitor-based combinations. Copyright © 2023 by The American Society of Hematology.

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Harinder Gill, Garret M K Leung, Yok-Lam Kwong. Evolving landscape of JAK inhibition in myelofibrosis: monotherapy and combinations. Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program. 2023 Dec 08;2023(1):667-675

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