Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) is a modulator of IL-1 receptor and Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling and has emerged as a promising therapeutic target for several inflammatory diseases. Gilead Sciences Inc. and Nurix Therapeutics Inc. recently presented data generated in a preclinical murine model of AD with their IRAK-4 degrader GS-6791.
Biogen Inc.’s IND application for BIIB-142 has been accepted by the FDA. BIIB-142 is a degrader of IRAK-4 that Biogen intends to explore for therapeutic use in patients with autoimmune diseases.
Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. has discovered proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) compounds comprising a cereblon (CRBN) binding agent coupled to interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) targeting moiety through a linker acting as IRAK-4 degradation inducers reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory and immunological disorders.
Astrazeneca AB has disclosed proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) compounds comprising an E3 ubiquitin ligase-binding moiety coupled to an interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4)-targeting moiety through a linker acting as IRAK-4 degradation inducers reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and respiratory disorders.
Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has identified proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) compounds comprising an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase binding moiety coupled to an interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4)-targeting moiety through a linker reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, neurodegeneration, infections, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
Shenzhen Zhongge Biotechnology Co. Ltd. has identified proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) compounds comprising an E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety covalently linked to an interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) targeting moiety via a linker reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders, transplant rejection, thromboembolism, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and metabolic syndrome.
Scientists at Guangzhou Imd Therapeutics Co. Ltd. and Pamplona Therapeutics (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. have described proteolysis targeting chimeric (PROTAC) compounds comprising cereblon (CRBN) ligands covalently linked to an interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) targeting moiety through a linker reported to be useful for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, autoimmune disease, cancer, cardiovascular, eye and inflammatory disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, among others.
Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co. Ltd. has described proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) compounds comprising an E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety covalently linked to an interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK-4) targeting moiety via a linker reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, renal disorders, multiple sclerosis, alopecia areata, urticaria, psoriasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), among others.
Photys Therapeutics Inc. has signed a license agreement with Hangzhou Polymed Biopharmaceuticals Inc. for HPB-143, a phase I-ready IRAK-4 degrader. IRAK-4 degradation offers potential to treat various autoimmune indications, including atopic dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
