JAK2
JAK2 is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase in the JAK1-JAK2-JAK3-TYK2 family and acts as a cytoplasmic signaling component of cytokine receptors[1]. Mechanistically, cytokine-mediated activation of JAK2 promotes receptor phosphorylation, recruits STAT proteins, and drives STAT phosphorylation-dependent transcriptional signaling[1][2]. This pathway supports cell growth, survival, development, differentiation, hematopoiesis, immune regulation, and homeostasis[2][3]. In disease models, gain-of-function JAK2 V617F in the pseudokinase domain causes constitutive activity and is strongly linked to myeloproliferative neoplasms and leukemias[1][4]. Compared with related isoforms, JAK3 is essential for common γ-chain cytokine receptor signaling in T- and B-cell development, whereas complete mouse deletion of JAK1 or JAK2 is not compatible with life[5][6]. For experimental applications, ruxolitinib is a selective oral JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, and JAK2-focused compounds support studies of mutant signaling, cytokine responses, splenomegaly, angiogenesis, and inhibitor resistance[7][8][9].
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JAK2 Related Products (192)
Related Products (192)
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Antibodies (4)
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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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Fedratinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: TG-101348; SAR 302503Fedratinib (TG-101348) is a potent, selective, ATP-competitive and orally active JAK2 inhibitor with IC50s of 3 nM for both JAK2 and JAK2V617F kinase. Fedratinib shows 35- and 334-fold selectivity over JAK1 and JAK3, respectively. Fedratinib induces cancer cell apoptosis and has the potential for myeloproliferative disorders research.
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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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Vexicitinib
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-184063CAS No.: 2230362-69-1Synonyms: Vexicitinibum
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BRD4-IN-41
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-115541CAS No.: 1877286-69-5BRD4-IN-41 is a BRD4 inhibitor with an IC50 of 34 nM. BRD4-IN-41 also inhibits JAK2, FLT3, RET, ROS1, NTRK3, PDGFRb, and FGFR1 kinases with IC50 values ranging from 0.9 nM to 43 nM. BRD4-IN-41 inhibits acetyl-lysine binding site of BRD4, downregulates c-MYC, reduces phosphorylated STAT3 levels, induces G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, thereby inhibiting cancer cells growth. BRD4-IN-41 can be used for the research of cancer, such as multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia.
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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.
