Ruxolitinib

Ruxolitinib, sold under the brand names Jakafi and Jakavi, is a medication for the treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis,[1] a type of myeloproliferative disorder that affects the bone marrow,[4][5] polycythemia vera (PCV) when there has been an inadequate response to or intolerance of hydroxyurea,[1][6] and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease.[1] It was developed and marketed by Incyte Corp in the US under the brand name Jakafi, and by Novartis elsewhere in the world, under the brand name Jakavi.

Ruxolitinib
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PronunciationJakafi /ˈdʒækəfaɪ/ JAK-ə-fye
Trade namesJakafi, Jakavi
Other namesINCB018424, INC424
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Bioavailability95%[3]
Protein binding97%[3]
MetabolismLiver (mainly CYP3A4-mediated)[3]
Elimination half-life2.8-3 hours[3]
ExcretionUrine (74%), faeces (22%)[3]
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FormulaC17H18N6
Molar mass306.373 g·mol−1
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Medical uses

In the United States and the European Union, ruxolitinib is indicated for the treatment of disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms in adults with primary myelofibrosis (also known as chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis), post-polycythaemia-vera myelofibrosis or post-essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis.[2] It is also indicated for the treatment of adults with polycythaemia vera who are resistant to or intolerant of hydroxyurea.[2]

In the United States, ruxolitinib is also indicated for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease in people who are twelve years of age and older.[1]

Mechanism of action

Ruxolitinib is a janus kinase inhibitor (JAK inhibitor) with selectivity for subtypes JAK1 and JAK2.[7][8] Ruxolitinib inhibits dysregulated JAK signaling associated with myelofibrosis. JAK1 and JAK2 recruit signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) to cytokine receptors leading to modulation of gene expression.

Side effects

In myelofibrosis, the most common side effects include thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet counts), anaemia (low red blood cell counts), neutropenia (low levels of neutrophils), urinary tract infections (infection of the structures that carry urine), bleeding, bruising, weight gain, hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol levels), dizziness, headache and raised liver enzyme levels.[2]

In polycythaemia vera, the most common side effects include thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet counts), anaemia (low red blood cell counts), bleeding, bruising, hypercholesterolaemia (high blood cholesterol levels), hypertriglyceridemia (high blood fat levels), dizziness, raised liver enzyme levels and high blood pressure.[2]

In acute graft-versus-host disease, the most common hematologic adverse reactions include anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia.[1] The most common nonhematologic adverse reactions include infections and edema.[1]

Immunologic side effects have included herpes zoster (shingles) and case reports of opportunistic infections.[9] Metabolic side effects have included weight gain. Laboratory abnormalities have included alanine transaminase (ALT) abnormalities, aspartate transaminase (AST) abnormalities, and mildly elevated cholesterol levels.[1]

History

The phase III Controlled Myelofibrosis Study with Oral JAK Inhibitor-I (COMFORT-I) and COMFORT-II trials showed significant benefits by reducing spleen size and relieving debilitating symptoms.[10][11][12][13]

Society and culture

In November 2011, ruxolitinib was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis based on results of the COMFORT-I and COMFORT-II Trials.[14]

In 2014, it was approved in polycythemia vera (PCV) when there has been an inadequate response to or intolerance of hydroxyurea, based on the RESPONSE trial.[15][6]

Research

It is also being investigated for plaque psoriasis,[7] alopecia areata,[16] relapsed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and peripheral T-cell lymphoma.[17]

In February 2016, a phase III trial for pancreatic cancer was terminated due to insufficient efficacy.[18]

Eight weeks-treatment with ruxolitinib blunted senescent cell-mediated inhibition of adipogenesis and increased insulin sensitivity in 22-month-old mice.[19]

As of September 2019, a clinical trial was in progress to evaluate "Treatment Free Remission After Combination Therapy With Ruxolitinib Plus Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors".[20]

References
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  7. Mesa RA (June 2010). "Ruxolitinib, a selective JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor for the treatment of myeloproliferative neoplasms and psoriasis". IDrugs. 13 (6): 394–403. PMID 20506062.
  8. Pardanani A, Tefferi A (March 2011). "Targeting myeloproliferative neoplasms with JAK inhibitors". Current Opinion in Hematology. 18 (2): 105–10. doi:10.1097/MOH.0b013e3283439964. PMID 21245760. S2CID 2059415.
  9. Wysham NG, Sullivan DR, Allada G (May 2013). "An opportunistic infection associated with ruxolitinib, a novel janus kinase 1,2 inhibitor". Chest. 143 (5): 1478–1479. doi:10.1378/chest.12-1604. PMC 5991580. PMID 23648912.
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  11. Verstovsek S, Mesa RA, Gotlib J, Levy RS, Gupta V, DiPersio JF, et al. (March 2012). "A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of ruxolitinib for myelofibrosis". The New England Journal of Medicine. 366 (9): 799–807. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1110557. PMC 4822164. PMID 22375971.
  12. Tefferi A (March 2012). "Challenges facing JAK inhibitor therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms". The New England Journal of Medicine. 366 (9): 844–6. doi:10.1056/NEJMe1115119. PMID 22375977.
  13. ASCO Annual Meeting 2011: JAK Inhibitor Ruxolitinib Demonstrates Significant Clinical Benefit in Myelofibrosis Archived November 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  14. "FDA Approves Incyte's Jakafi (ruxolitinib) for Patients with Myelofibrosis" (Press release). Incyte. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
  15. Kaminskas E (4 December 2014). "Supplemental FDA approval letter for Jakafi (ruxolitinib) tablets" (PDF). U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
  16. Falto-Aizpurua L, Choudhary S, Tosti A (December 2014). "Emerging treatments in alopecia". Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs. 19 (4): 545–56. doi:10.1517/14728214.2014.974550. PMID 25330928. S2CID 21604470.
  17. Clinical trial number NCT01431209 for "Ruxolitinib Phosphate (Oral JAK Inhibitor INCB18424) in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell or Peripheral T-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma" at ClinicalTrials.gov
  18. House DW (February 2016). "Incyte bags late-stage development of Jakafi for solid tumors; shares down 10% premarket". Seeking Alpha.
  19. Xu M, Palmer AK, Ding H, Weivoda MM, Pirtskhalava T, White TA, et al. (December 2015). "Targeting senescent cells enhances adipogenesis and metabolic function in old age". eLife. 4: e12997. doi:10.7554/eLife.12997. PMC 4758946. PMID 26687007.
  20. Clinical trial number NCT03610971 for "Treatment Free Remission After Combination Therapy With Ruxolitinib Plus Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors" at ClinicalTrials.gov
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