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Modulators of erythropoiesis: emerging therapies for hemoglobinopathies and disorders of red cell production.

Authors :
Breda L
Rivella S
Source :
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America [Hematol Oncol Clin North Am] 2014 Apr; Vol. 28 (2), pp. 375-86. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jan 18.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Use of new compound such as inhibitors of JAK2 or transforming growth factor β-like molecules might soon revolutionize the treatment of β-thalassemia and related disorders. However, this situation requires careful optimization, noting the potential for off-target immune suppression for JAK2 inhibitors and the lack of mechanistic insights for the use of the ligand trap soluble molecules that sequester ligands of activin receptor IIA and B.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-1977
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24589272
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hoc.2013.12.001