miR-146a-/- mice model reveals that NF-κB inhibition reverts inflammation-driven myelofibrosis-like phenotype. (PubMed, Am J Hematol)
Furthermore, tailoring treatment with currently available JAK inhibitors (such as ruxolitinib or fedratinib) does not modify the natural history of the disease and has important limitations, including cytopenias...Specifically, we tested the JAK1/2 inhibitor, ruxolitinib; the NF-κB inhibitor via IKKα/β, BMS-345541; both inhibitors in combination; or a dual inhibitor of both pathways (JAK2/IRAK1), pacritinib...Additionally, combined treatment reduced both COL1A1 and IL-6 production in an in vitro model mimicking JAK2-driven fibrosis. In conclusion, NF-κB inhibition reduces, in vitro and in vivo, disease burden and BM fibrosis, which could provide benefits in myelofibrosis patients.