RE: Nice when we get a mention.3 Jan 2026 05:31
Excerpt from what seems an eternity .
'Promising Step in Psoriasis Drug Development
Scientists at Sareum, in collaboration with colleagues at the US research institute SRI International, have developed a novel molecule that significantly decreases psoriasis pathology in a disease model. This research has been reported in the latest edition of the Journal of Immunology*.
The potential psoriasis therapy targets members of the JAK family of kinase enzymes, which control the production of cytokines. Cytokines are signalling molecules produced by the immune system, usually in response to a danger such as invading pathogens. Cytokines responsible for psoriasis are thought to be controlled by JAK family kinases TYK2 and JAK1. Autoimmune diseases, such as psoriasis, can occur when the production of cytokines is not properly regulated and immune cells are overly activated.
In the psoriasis model system, the TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor molecule, known as SAR-20347, interrupted the psoriatic cascade of events and led to reduced activation of keratinocytes (skin cells that multiply excessively in psoriasis) and a reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels.
Sareum and SRI International entered into a co-development agreement to develop TYK2 inhibitors for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases in April 2013.'
12 years and way overdue to come into fruition me thinks.
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