Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2020, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (10): 845-848.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20190564

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Prospects of Janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of skin diseases

Li Ming, Zhou Lihong, Li Linfeng   

  1. Department of Dermatology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2019-05-09 Revised:2020-01-21 Online:2020-10-15 Published:2020-09-30
  • Contact: Li Linfeng E-mail:zoonli@sina.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 The JAK-STAT signaling pathway, composed of Janus kinase (JAK) and signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT), is an important intracellular signaling pathway. It is involved in the occurrence of many inflammatory diseases. Blocking this pathway by JAK inhibitors has become an effective approach to the treatment of some diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. However, JAK inhibitors have not been approved for the treatment of skin diseases at present. This review summarizes application prospects of JAK inhibitors in the treatment of skin diseases.

Key words: Janus kinases, Protein kinase inhibitors, Signal transduction, Skin diseases, Inflammation, Inflammatory dermatosis, Treatment outcome, Drug toxicity