Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Janus Activated Kinase inhibition in Myelofibrosis

H Malhotra



Indian Journal of Cancer 2012 49(3):260-265



Janus Activated Kinase (JAK) 2 plays an important role in the pathogenesis of myelofibrosis (MF). Ruxolitinib (INCB018424, Jakafi) is a potent dual JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor. In November 2011, it became approved by the US FDA for the treatment of intermediate or high-risk MF. This review shall outline the role of Ruxolitinib in the current management of MF and its potential future.

via Indian Jounal of Cancer

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