Small Molecule Inhibitors of Interleukin-4

This technology introduces the first small-molecule inhibitor for Interleukin-4 (IL-4), a critical regulator of inflammation associated with conditions like asthma, allergies, and cancer. Existing antibody-based treatments have faced limitations in clinical trials, making this small-molecule inhibitor a significant breakthrough. By disrupting IL-4 signaling in cells with a nicotinonitrile scaffold-based compound, this innovation opens doors for novel treatments of immune disorders and paves the way for drug discovery targeting challenging proteins.

Researchers

Angela Koehler / Arturo Vegas / Shelby Doyle / Becky Leifer / Sean Quinnell / Stephen Nestor / Kelly Tan / Luke Ceo / Daniel Sheehy

Departments: Department of Biological Engineering, David H Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Res
Technology Areas: Biotechnology: Biomanufacturing, Biomedical Devices & Systems / Therapeutics: Small Molecules
Impact Areas: Healthy Living

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    United States of America | Published application

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