Andrea Duminuco, Elena Torre, Giuseppe A Palumbo, Claire Harrison
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Abstract
Purpose of review: Chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) represent a group of diseases characterised by constitutive activation of the JAK/STAT pathway in a clonal myeloid precursor. The therapeutic approach aims to treat the symptom burden (headache, itching, debilitation), splenomegaly, slow down the fibrotic proliferation in the bone marrow and reduce the risk of thrombosis/bleeding whilst avoiding leukaemic transformation.
Recent findings: In recent years, the advent of JAK inhibitors (JAKi) has significantly broadened treatment options for these patients. In myelofibrosis, symptom control and splenomegaly reduction can improve quality of life with improved overall survival, not impacting progression into acute leukaemia. Several JAKi are available and used worldwide, and combination approaches are now being explored. In this chapter, we review the approved JAKi, highlighting its strengths, exploring potential guidelines in choosing which one to use and reasoning towards future perspectives, where the combinations of therapies seem to promise the best results.
期刊介绍:
his journal intends to provide clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts that review the most important, recently published clinical findings related to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of hematologic malignancy.
We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and T-cell and other lymphoproliferative malignancies. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.