JAK3
Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase of the JAK family that mediates cytokine receptor signaling and transduces extracellular immune signals through the JAK/STAT signaling pathway[1]. JAK3 functions downstream of cytokine receptors and participates in receptor-associated signaling events that regulate immune cell development, activation, and homeostasis through STAT phosphorylation and transcriptional regulation[1][2]. Mechanistically, cytokine-induced receptor dimerization activates JAK proteins, leading to receptor phosphorylation, STAT recruitment, STAT activation, and subsequent regulation of target gene expression involved in immunity and inflammatory responses[2][3]. In disease contexts, dysregulated JAK/STAT signaling is associated with immune-mediated disorders and inflammatory diseases, making JAK family members important therapeutic targets for pathway modulation[2][3]. Compared with the broadly expressed isoforms JAK1, JAK2, and TYK2, JAK3 exhibits a more restricted expression pattern and is primarily produced in hematopoietic and lymphoid cells, providing a key biological distinction among JAK family members[2][3]. This lineage-associated distribution links JAK3 more closely to adaptive immune regulation and supports its relevance in immune system research models[3]. For experimental applications, JAK3 has attracted substantial interest as a drug target because selective inhibition of cytokine-triggered JAK/STAT signaling can modulate immune responses while exploiting the relatively restricted cellular distribution of this isoform[3][4]. Consequently, the development of selective JAK3 inhibitors continues to provide valuable tools for investigating cytokine signaling mechanisms and immune-related disease biology[3][4].
References:
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- [4]. Chen C, et al. A highly selective JAK3 inhibitor is developed for treating rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing γc cytokine-related JAK-STAT signal. Sci Adv. 2022 Aug 19;8(33):eabo4363. [Content Brief]
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JAK3 Related Products (156)
Related Products (156)
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Oclacitinib monomaleate
0 ImagesSynonyms: PF-03394197 monomaleate
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SJ10542
0 ImagesSJ10542 is a potent and selective JAK2/3 PROTAC degrader, with DC50 values of 14 nM and 11 nM against JAK2 and JAK3, respectively. SJ10542 exhibits anti-tumor activity and can be used for research on acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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Atinvicitinib
0 ImagesAtinvicitinib is an orally active and selective JAK1 inhibitor. Atinvicitinib blocks signaling of JAK1-dependent pruritogenic and pro-inflammatory cytokines, including those in the IL-31, IL-4, and IL-13 pathways. Atinvicitinib can be used for the researches of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and canine atopic dermatitis.
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Ivarmacitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: SHR0302Ivarmacitinib (SHR0302) is a potent and orally active all members of the JAK family inhibitor, particularly JAK1. The selectivity of Ivarmacitinib for JAK1 is >10-fold for JAK2, 77-fold for JAK3, 420-fold for Tyk2. Ivarmacitinib inhibits JAK1-STAT3 phosphorylation and induces the apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells. Ivarmacitinib has anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects.
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AZ960
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-10411CAS No.: 905586-69-8AZ960 is a potent and specific inhibitor of the JAK2 kinase with a Ki of 0.45 nM.
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XL019
0 ImagesXL019?is a potent, orally active, and selective JAK2 inhibitor, with IC50s of 2.2, 134.3, and 214.2 nM for JAK2, JAK1 and JAK3, respectively. XL019 shows 50-fold or greater selectivity for JAK2, versus a panel of over 100 serine/threonine and tyrosine kinases, including other members of the JAK family. XL019 potently inhibits STAT3 and STAT5 phosphorylation in cells harboring either JAK2V617F or wild-type JAK2.
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Cadefrecitinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: GLPG3667Cadefrecitinib (GLPG3667) is a reversible, ATP-competitive and orally active TYK2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 2.3 nM. Cadefrecitinib inhibits IFNα/pSTAT1, and the IC50 values in human peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) and whole blood assays are 70 nM and 623 nM, respectively. Cadefrecitinib has the potential for the study of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
