Conclusions: The current study identifies imetelstat as an active drug in patients with MF, but also reveals its potential to cause significant myelosuppression. The association between CR/PR and specific mutations suggests potential targeted activity that might be exploited for patient and disease selection.’– Dr. Ayalew Tefferi from ASH abstract
634 Imetelstat, a Telomerase Inhibitor, Therapy for Myelofibrosis: A Pilot Study
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