NS-229, a JAK1 Inhibitor, Under Investigation as Potential Treatment for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA)

A drug called NS-229 is currently under examination as a potential treatment for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). This investigation focuses on the drug’s ability to target Janus kinase 1 (JAK1). EGPA is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of nerve cells. This inflammation often leads to severe allergic and asthmatic symptoms in affected individuals. The NS-229 drug functions as a JAK1 inhibitor, meaning it is designed to suppress the activity of the JAK1 enzyme. Researchers are exploring whether inhibiting JAK1 can reduce the inflammation associated with EGPA and subsequently alleviate the condition’s symptoms.

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Date: April 25, 2025

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Mark Chiang

紐約 NYU Computer Science 碩士 紐澤西 UMDNJ Biomedical Informatics 博士 中研院博士後 台灣大學博士後