Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
April 2019
The Janus kinases (JAKs) consist of four similar tyrosine kinases and function as key hubs in the signaling pathways that are implicated in both innate and adaptive immunity. Among the four members, JAK3 is probably the more attractive target for treatment of inflammatory diseases because its inhibition demonstrates the greatest immunosuppression and most profound effect in the treatment of such disorders. Although many JAK3 inhibitors are already available, certain shortcomings have been identified, mostly acquired drug resistance or unwanted side effects.
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