Janus Kinases are enzymes found in cells in the immune system that are critical for the cell signaling process. JAK inhibitors block the inflammatory signaling pathways, inhibiting the genes that trigger autoimmune processes.
The FDA has issued Boxed Warnings for one of the marketed JAK inhibitor drugs used in the comparative study.
The public was notified of serious side effects including an increased risk of blood clots in the lungs and death in rheumatoid arthritis patients taking a standard dose of the product.
In addition to JAK inhibition, MYMD-1 has shown efficacy as a selective inhibitor of TNF-α, a driver of chronic inflammation. MYMD-1 has also been shown to be effective in traversing the blood-brain barrier, a differentiator that can increase the drug's benefit to patients.
MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYMD) is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company.
MYMD-1 is a drug platform based on a clinical stage small molecule that regulates the immunometabolic system to control TNF-α and other pro-inflammatory cytokines. MYMD-1 is being developed to treat autoimmune diseases, including those currently treated with non-selective TNF-α blocking drugs, and aging and longevity.
The company's second drug platform, Supera-CBD, is based on a novel (patent pending) synthetic derivative of cannabidiol that targets numerous key receptors including CB2 and opioid receptors and inhibits monoamine oxidase.
Supera-CBD is being developed to address the rapidly growing CBD market, that includes FDA approved drugs and CBD products not currently regulated as a drug.
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