Mechanism of Action of Ruxolitinib

Introduction Ruxolitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor used mainly in hematological and immune-mediated disorders. It is best known by the brand name Jakafi for systemic use, and it selectively inhibits Janus kinase 1 and Janus kinase 2, commonly called JAK1 and JAK2. Ruxolitinib is important in pharmacology because JAK enzymes are central mediators of … Read more