Deucravacitinib, also known as BMS-986165, is a novel oral selective tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor designed for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. It uniquely binds to the pseudokinase (JH2) domain of TYK2, offering high selectivity and blocking receptor-mediated Tyk2 activation. This selectivity distinguishes deucravacitinib from other Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, which often target the conserved active domains of these kinases and can lead to a range of adverse effects. Deucravacitinib has demonstrated efficacy in inhibiting IL-12/23 and type I IFN pathways, making it a promising therapeutic option for conditions like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
In clinical trials, deucravacitinib has shown a favorable pharmacokinetic profile, with rapid absorption and a half-life suitable for once-daily dosing. It has been shown to inhibit IL-12/IL-18-induced IFNγ production ex vivo and IFNα-2a-induced gene expression in vivo, indicating its potential to modulate key inflammatory pathways. The safety profile of deucravacitinib is consistent with Phase 2 results, with most adverse events being mild to moderate and manageable.
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| Other Names | Deucravacitinib, Tyk2-IN-4, Sotyktu |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | 6-(cyclopropanecarbonylamino)-4-[2-methoxy-3-(1-methyl-1, 2, 4-triazol-3-yl)anilino]-N-(trideuteriomethyl)pyridazine-3-carboxamide |
| CAS | 1609392-27-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 425.5 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H22N8O3 |
| SMILES | [2H]C([2H])([2H])NC(=O)C1=NN=C(C=C1NC2=CC=CC(=C2OC)C3=NN(C=N3)C)NC(=O)C4CC4 |