As we begin a new year, the outlook for advancements in the treatment of MPNs is promising. Below we have highlighted recent news, including follow-up from the the annual ASH meeting, and updates on potential new treatments in the pipeline:
Bomedemstat Fast Tracked for ET-
Imago BioSciences will begin the study of their LSD1 inhibitor bomedemstat (IMG-7289) for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia (ET). Patients in this international study will begin enrolling in early Spring. Bomedemstat was recently granted
Fast Track Designation
for the treatment of ET. Imago has two other studies of bomedemstat for MPNs planned for this year, one for the treatment of polycythemia vera and one adding bomodemstat to a regimen of ruxolitinib in patients with myelofibrosis.
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Jakarta Study Shows Benefits of Fedratinib -
Dr. Ruben Mesa presented his findings at ASH the findings from the JAKARTA study showing the significant health-related quality of life benefits of fedratinib which was approved by the FDA in August for the treatment of MF.
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Ruxolitinib Combination Shows Benefits for PV and MF Patients -
According to the results released on the phase II COMBI study, ruxolitinib plus low-dose pegylated interferon-a2 (Pegasys) improved peripheral blood cell counts, bone marrow and fibrosis, and symptom burden with acceptable toxicity in patients with MF and PV.
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