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What is the rationale for using BET inhibitors to treat myelofibrosis?

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Claire HarrisonClaire Harrison

Dec 15, 2022

Learning objective: After reading this article, learners will be able to cite a new clinical development in myelofibrosis.


During the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, the MPN Hub was pleased to speak to Claire Harrison, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. We asked, What is the rationale for using bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) inhibitors to treat myelofibrosis?

What is the rationale for using BET inhibitors to treat myelofibrosis?

Harrison opens by discussing the unmet needs for patients with myelofibrosis who are unresponsive or intolerant to typical treatments such as ruxolitinib. The clinical applications of BET inhibitors are summarized, including the targeting of nuclear factor kappa B pathways, megakaryopoiesis, and erythropoiesis. Harrison concludes by highlighting the recent advancements in BET inhibitors for this indication and the latest updates published at the ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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