Medical Pharmacology: Immunopharmacology and Janus Kinase Inhibitors (JAK Inhibitors)

 

Janus Kinase 1 (JAK1)

 

"Upadacitinib Mechanism of Action"

 

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  1. Upadacitinib (Rinvoq): Cytokines are centrally involved in chronic and progressive immune mediated diseases. Furthermore, many cytokines which drive autoimmune disease utilize the JAK-STAT pathway.
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