Abrocitinib
Signalling inside the immune cell, rather than a surface receptor, is the point of intervention for abrocitinib, an oral inhibitor of Janus kinase 1. Interrupting JAK1 reduces transmission of the inflammatory cytokine signals responsible for itch and skin inflammation in eczema. Approval covers moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults and adolescents whose response to other treatments has been inadequate. The class carries defined safety considerations: live vaccines are avoided during treatment, and a small increase in the risk of serious infection, thrombosis and cardiovascular events is recognised. The molecule is a small molecule with formula C14H21N5O2S and a mass near 323.4 g/mol.
An oral medication that works inside immune cells by blocking a signaling enzyme called JAK1, reducing the inflammatory signals that drive itching and skin inflammation in eczema. It is approved for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults and adolescents when other treatments have not worked well enough. Patients should avoid live vaccines while taking it and should be aware of a small increased risk of serious infections, blood clots, and cardiovascular events.
Peso molecular
323,4200 g/mol
LogP
1,70
TPSA
99,40 Ų
Regla de cinco de Lipinski
Cumple
Áreas terapéuticas
Mecanismo de acción
A selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor. Abrocitinib reversibly occupies the ATP-binding site of JAK1, interrupting JAK-STAT signal transduction by the cytokines that drive type 2 skin inflammation and itch, including interleukin-4, interleukin-13, interleukin-31 and interferon-gamma.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
A selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor. Abrocitinib reversibly occupies the ATP-binding site of JAK1, interrupting JAK-STAT signal transduction by the cytokines that drive type 2 skin inflammation and itch, …
Estructura 2D
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SMILES
CCCS(=O)(=O)N[C@H]1C[C@@H](N(C)c2ncnc3[nH]ccc23)C1
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H21N5O2S/c1-3-6-22(20,21)18-10-7-11(8-10)19(2)14-12-4-5-15-13(12)16-9-17-14/h4-5,9-11,18H,3,6-8H2,1-2H3,(H,15,16,17)/t10-,11+
Molecular Formula
C14H21N5O2S
HBD / HBA
2 / 6
Enlaces Rotables
6
Átomos Pesados
22
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Preguntas frecuentes
An oral medication that works inside immune cells by blocking a signaling enzyme called JAK1, reducing the inflammatory signals that drive itching and skin inflammation in eczema. It is approved for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults and adolescents when other treatments have not worked well enough. Patients should avoid live vaccines while taking it and should be aware of a small increased risk of serious infections, blood clots, and cardiovascular events.
A selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor. Abrocitinib reversibly occupies the ATP-binding site of JAK1, interrupting JAK-STAT signal transduction by the cytokines that drive type 2 skin inflammation and itch, including interleukin-4, interleukin-13, interleukin-31 and interferon-gamma.
Yes, Abrocitinib is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3655081. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 78323835. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-08-20.
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