Geron Corporation
Use of Telomerase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Myeloproliferative Disorders and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Abstract:

Provided herein are methods for reducing neoplastic progenitor cell proliferation and alleviating symptoms associated in individuals diagnosed with or thought to have Essential Thrombocythemia (ET). Also provided herein are methods for using telomerase inhibitors for maintaining blood platelet counts at relatively normal ranges in the blood of individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having ET.