JAK1
JAK1 is an essential Janus kinase that mediates biologic responses downstream of class II cytokine receptors, γc-containing receptors, and gp130-dependent receptors[1]. Mechanistically, the JAK/STAT pathway provides a rapid membrane-to-nucleus signaling module that drives transcriptional programs linked to inflammation, immunity, cancer, and autoimmune disease[2]. In inflammatory contexts, JAK1 transduces signals from γc cytokines, IL-6, interferons, and IL-10, connecting cytokine receptor activation to immune-cell regulation and synovial inflammation[3]. Disease models and human genetics support this role, because JAK1 gain-of-function variants drive immune dysregulation with atopic dermatitis, allergy, eosinophilia, and gastrointestinal inflammation[4][5]. Compared with related isoforms, JAK1 shows nonredundant signaling, and Jak1 has a dominant role over Jak3 in γc receptor signaling[1][6]. JAK2 more directly supports hematopoietic growth-factor pathways, whereas JAK3 is mainly linked to common γc receptor biology[3][6]. For experimental applications, selective JAK1 inhibitors help separate cytokine-driven inflammatory signaling from broader JAK blockade[7]. Chemical proteomics identified an allosteric cysteine in JAK1 C817, absent from JAK2 and JAK3, enabling inhibitors that block JAK1-dependent trans-phosphorylation and cytokine signaling[8].
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JAK1 Related Products (132)
Related Products (132)
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Recombinant Proteins (4)
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Antibodies (2)
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Ruxolitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: INCB18424
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Tofacitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: Tasocitinib; CP-690550Tofacitinib is an orally available JAK3/2/1 inhibitor with IC50s of 1, 20, and 112 nM, respectively.
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Upadacitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: ABT-494Upadacitinib (ABT-494) is a potent, orally active and selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor (IC50=43 nM). Upadacitinib (ABT-494) displays approximately 74 fold selective for JAK1 over JAK2 (200 nM) in cellular assays dependent on specific, relevant cytokines. Upadacitinib (ABT-494) can be used for several autoimmune disorders research.
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Baricitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: LY3009104; INCB028050
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Deucravacitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: BMS-986165Deucravacitinib (BMS-986165) is an orally active allosteric inhibitor of tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2), with an IC50 of 0.2 nM and a Ki of 0.02 nM against the JH2 domain of TYK2, and it exhibits selectivity over other JAK subtypes and most of the kinome. Deucravacitinib blocks IL-23, IL-12, p-STAT1/3 and Type I IFN signaling, and inhibits Th17/Th1-mediated psoriasis inflammation. Deucravacitinib can be used in research related to moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and systemic lupus erythematosus.
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RAI-20
0 ImagesSynonyms: H018RAI-20 (H018) is an orally active JAK1/JAK2 dual inhibitor (IC50=15.1 and 22.7 nM). RAI-20 exhibits excellent pharmacokinetic properties, including plasma stability, systemic exposure, and a long half-life. In a collagen-induced arthritis rat model, RAI-20 shows significant anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activities, effectively reducing paw swelling volume and arthritis index. RAI-20 can be used for research on the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
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YYSW001
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-182359CAS No.: 2763672-36-0YYSW001 is a selective and orally acrive JAK1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 6 nM and a Kd of 32.32 μM. YYSW001 blocks JAK1-dependent phosphorylation of STAT6, as well as IL-6-induced phosphorylation of STAT3. YYSW001 suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokine levels, reduces paw swelling, lowers clinical arthritis scores, alleviates joint damage and decreases bone loss. YYSW001 is applicable for the research of rheumatoid arthritis.
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JAK1/CDK7-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-181528JAK1/CDK7-IN-1 is a JAK1/CDK7 inhibitor. JAK1/CDK7-IN-1 forms a stable and tightly bound complex with JAK1. JAK1/CDK7-IN-1 disrupts the cell cycle, induces G2/M phase arrest, and increases the proportion of pre-G1 phase cells. JAK1/CDK7-IN-1 induces cellular apoptosis (apoptosis) and necrosis. JAK1/CDK7-IN-1 is applicable to research related to breast cancer and prostate cancer.
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Tofacitinib citrate
0 ImagesSynonyms: Tasocitinib citrate; CP-690550 citrateTofacitinib citrate is an orally available JAK3/2/1 inhibitor with IC50s of 1, 20, and 112 nM, respectively. Tofacitinib citrate has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities.
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Abrocitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: PF-04965842Abrocitinib (PF-04965842) is a potent, orally active and selective JAK1 inhibitor, with IC50s of 29 and 803 nM for JAK1 and JAK2, respectively. Abrocitinib (PF-04965842) exhibits less active effect on TYK2 (IC50, 1.253 μM), and inhibits phosphorylation of STAT1, STAT3 and STAT5 after stimulation. Effective in autoimmune disease.
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Filgotinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: GLPG0634Filgotinib (GLPG0634) is a selective, orally available JAK1 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and antiviral activities. Filgotinib can effectively inhibit the activities of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2 with IC50 values of 10 nM, 28 nM, 810 nM and 116 nM, respectively. Filgotinib also inhibits HIV-1 driven gene transcription and reduces proliferation of HIV-1 infected cells. Filgotinib can be used in the study of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Itacitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: INCB039110Itacitinib (INCB039110) is an orally active selective inhibitor of JAK1 with an IC50 value of 2 nM for human JAK1. Itacitinib inhibits IFN-γ-mediated phosphorylation of STAT1 and downstream pro-inflammatory signaling pathways. Itacitinib reduces the frequency and number of splenic neutrophils in mouse models, downregulates the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, and inhibits pro-inflammatory gene expression pathways. Itacitinib improves survival rate and clinical scores in mouse models of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), and also suppresses metastasis in NSCLC models with high Rab1A expression. Itacitinib can be used for research on hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and non-small cell lung cancer.
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RO8191
0 ImagesSynonyms: CDM-3008; RO4948191RO8191 (CDM-3008), an imidazonaphthyridine compound, is an orally active and potent interferon (IFN) receptor agonist. RO8191 directly binds to IFNα/β receptor 2 (IFNAR2) and activates IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs) expression and JAK/STAT phosphorylation. RO8191 shows antiviral activity against both HCV and EMCV with an IC50 of 200 nM for HCV replicon. RO8191 is a cccDNA modulator (CDM) through interferon-like activity and has anti-HBV activity.
