JAKinib

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Etymology

From JAK (Janus kinase) +‎ -in- +‎ -ib (small molecule inhibitor).

Noun

JAKinib (plural JAKinibs)

  1. (pharmacology) A Janus kinase inhibitor.
    • 2019 July 8, Michael BonelliKarolina DalwigkAlexander PlatzerIsabel Olmos CalvoSilvia HayerBirgit Niederreiteret al., “IRF1 is critical for the TNF-driven interferon response in rheumatoid fibroblast-like synoviocytes”, in Experimental & Molecular Medicine, volume 51, →DOI, page 1:
      Blocking the JAK-STAT pathway with the Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKinib) baricitinib or tofacitinib reduces the expression of IFN-regulated genes (IRGs) in TNF-activated FLSs. [] The IFN-signature might be a promising biomarker for the efficient and personalized use of new treatment strategies for RA, such as JAKinibs.