JAK/STAT and COVID-19!6 Jun 2020 00:40
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JAK Inhibition as a New Treatment Strategy for Patients with COVID-19
“Further- more, considering the common role of the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway in AT1-R expressed on peripheral tissues and cytokine receptors on the surface of immune cells, potential targeting of this pathway using JAK inhibitors (JAKinibs) is suggested as a promising approach in patients with COVID-19 who are admitted to hospitals. In addition to antiviral therapy, potential ACE2- and AT1-R-inhibiting strategies, and other supportive care, we suggest other potential JAKinibs and novel anti-inflammatory combination therapies that affect the JAK-STAT pathway in patients with COVID-19.”
“Of note, Ang II mediates its actions through the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling pathway, leading to vasoconstriction, hypertension, and chronic tissue injury.”
“The JAK-STAT pathway is involved in orchestrating the immune system to play a coordinated symphony. There are 4 mammalian proteins that belong to the nonreceptor JAK family, i.e., JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and Tyk2. JAK1–2 and TYK2 are found ubiquitously, whereas JAK3 seems to act in hematopoietic lineage and exerts critical roles in lymphocyte function.”
“Accordingly, since not only AT1-R but also a lot of cytokine receptors use this pathway for signal transduction, targeting the JAK-STAT pathway may provide a new avenue toward the management of COVID-19 before a vaccine can be developed.”
“Eventually, in addition to antiviral therapy, ACE2 inhibitors, ARBs, and other supportive care, we suggest other potential JAKinibs and novel anti-inflammatory combination therapies that affect JAK-STAT pathway in patients with COVID-19 to improve the treatment process and decease adverse effects because, although JAKi- nibs are highly effective, their high cost and adverse effects may limit their application. Therefore, low-cost al- ternative medications should be introduced to obviate the need for expensive and harmful treatments of COVID-19.”
https://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/508247