Jak inhibitors3 Jun 2021 22:50
JAK inhibitors
The key role of JAK-STAT–mediated cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-a, in the severity of COVID-19 suggests a role for JAK-STAT inhibitors in ameliorating disease severity.95 However, blocking the JAK-STAT pathway strongly inhibits IFN signaling and decreases T-cell proliferation and response.45,96 Because IFN signaling is instrumental in initiating the innate immune response and in preventing viral replication, JAK-STAT inhibitors should be avoided during the very early stages of the disease.97 Because preventing the (IFN-triggered) cytokine storm would be highly desirable, attenuating JAK-STAT signaling could very well improve disease outcome when such symptoms are occurring. Indeed, preliminary data from COVID-19 patients treated with the JAK inhibitor baricitinib in the early phases of their disease demonstrated improvements in inflammatory symptoms and in pulmonary function tests.95 Ruxolitinib treatment was also proven to reduce severe systemic hyperinflammation in a pilot study, with more extensive phase 2 testing underway.98 Because JAK inhibitors affect T-cell skewing and function, inhibition of an adequate T-cell response to secondary infections might be expected upon prolonged treatment.45 The JAK inhibitors baricitinib, ruxolitinib, and tofacitinib are being tested in clinical trials
I recall Tim making referral to Interferon gamma signalling and control of in one of his earlier interviews with Andrew Scott I think.. My opinion is that they have cracked this, Clearly there will be no mention of how this is done at this stage if indeed it has been done.
In addition unlike Baricitinib, SDC1801 it does not contain JAK2 hence none of the severe black box warning severe side effects should be encountered.
The absolute worse case scenario as far as I can see is that SDC 1801 suitable for treatment of severe Covid 19 conditions.
If we look at current pandemic there are two outcomes,
It takes turn for the worse, in which we will certainly need this type of treatment to save lives, it would lessen the burden on our all important NHS.
Should the pandemic miraculously go away the government will still need a contingency plan to a protect human life and secondly ensure that the economy is not bought to a standstill. How many billions have been spent on additional hospital beds and ventilators?
Should SDC1801 prove a satisfactory treatment for severe covid 19 alone then it will be imperative that the government has suitable access to supplies if and when it may be needed. A very realistic outcome here will be that what Sareum has can and may lead to the UK bring the first country in the world to properly get back on its feet and free from the economic restraints and threat of severe loss of human life.
That being said SDC1801 still has massive potential for the immunotherapies outside of Covid 19 that it was intended for.
More money in the bank and delayed expenditure.