Ruxolitinib
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Identification
- Summary
Ruxolitinib is a kinase inhibitor used to treat various types of myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera in patients who have not responded to or cannot tolerate hydroxyurea, and to treat graft-versus-host disease in cases that are refractory to steroid treatment.
- Brand Names
- Jakafi, Jakavi, Opzelura
- Generic Name
- Ruxolitinib
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB08877
- Background
Ruxolitinib, formerly known as INCB018424 or INC424, is an anticancer drug and a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2,3 which are tyrosine kinases involved in cytokine signalling and hematopoiesis.2 Myeloproliferative neoplasms, such as myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera, are often characterized by aberrant activation of the JAK-STAT pathway, leading to abnormal blood cell counts and thrombotic complications. By inhibiting JAK1 and JAK2, ruxolitinib works to block the dysregulated cell signalling pathways and prevents abnormal blood cell proliferation.5 Due to a large number of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms who have JAK2 mutations, ruxolitinib was the first ATP-competitive inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2 ever developed.15
Ruxolitinib was first approved for the treatment of adult patients with myelofibrosis by the FDA in 2011, followed by EMA's approval in 2012.5 In 2014, it was approved for the treatment of polycythemia vera in adults who have an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea and in 2019, ruxolitinib was approved for use in steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease in adults and children.19 The topical formulation of ruxolitinib is used to treat atopic dermatitis and vitiligo.23 It is being investigated for other inflammatory skin conditions.12
Ruxolitinib has been investigated to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) accompanied by severe systemic hyperinflammation. In phase II clinical trials, ruxolitinib improved chest computed tomography and improved recovery in patients with lymphopenia.6,7 However, phase III clinical trials later determined that ruxolitinib was inadequate in meeting its primary endpoint of reducing the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients who experienced severe complications 20 thus the drug was not approved as a treatment for COVID-19.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved
- Structure
- Weight
- Average: 306.365
Monoisotopic: 306.159294606 - Chemical Formula
- C17H18N6
- Synonyms
- Ruxolitinib
- External IDs
- INC-424
- INC424
- INCB 18424
- INCB-018424
- INCB-18424
- INCB018424
- INCB18424
- INCB424
Pharmacology
- Indication
Ruxolitinib is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis (MF), including prima1y MF, post-polycythemia vera MF and post-essential thrombocythemia MF in adults.16 It is also used to treat disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms in adult patients with these conditions.22
- polycythemia vera (PV) in adults who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea.16
- steroid-refracto1y acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older.16
- chronic GVHD in patients aged 12 years and older who have failed one or two lines of systemic therapy.16
Topical ruxolitinib is indicated for:
- the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised patients patients 12 years of age and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.23
- the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.23,24
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Indication Type Indication Combined Product Details Approval Level Age Group Patient Characteristics Dose Form Management of Acute graft-versus-host disease •••••••••••• •••••• ••••••••• ••••••• •••••••••• •••••• Management of Chronic graft-versus-host disease •••••••••••• •••••• ••••••••• ••••••• •• •• ••••• ••• ••••• •••••••• ••••••• •••••• Management of Nonsegmental vitiligo •••••••••••• ••••••••••• ••••• ••••• Management of Post-essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis •••••••••••• ••••• •••••• Management of Post-polycythemia vera myelofibrosis •••••••••••• ••••• •••••• - Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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- Pharmacodynamics
Ruxolitinib is an antineoplastic agent that inhibits cell proliferation, induces apoptosis of malignant cells, and reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine plasma levels by inhibiting JAK-induced phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT).4 Inhibition of STAT3 phosphorylation, which is used as a marker of JAK activity, 2 by ruxolitinib is achieved at two hours after dosing which returned to near baseline by 10 hours in patients with myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera.16 In clinical trials, ruxolitinib reduced splenomegaly and improved symptoms of myelofibrosis.4 In a mouse model of myeloproliferative neoplasms, administration of ruxolitinib was associated with prolonged survival.2 Ruxolitinib inhibits both mutant and wild-type JAK2 4; however, JAK2V617F mutation, which is often seen in approximately 50% of patients with myelofibrosis, was shown to reduce ruxolitinib sensitivity, which may also be associated with possible resistance to JAK inhibitor treatment.14
- Mechanism of action
The Janus kinase (JAK) family of protein tyrosine kinases comprises JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and non-receptor tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2).4 JAKs play a pivotal role in intracellular signalling pathways of various cytokines and growth factors essential to hematopoiesis, such as interleukin, erythropoietin, and thrombopoietin.2 JAKs have diverse functions: JAK1 and JAK3 promote lymphocyte differentiation, survival, and function, while JAK2 promotes signal transduction of erythropoietin and thrombopoietin.4,10 JAKs are in close proximity to the cytokine and growth factor receptor’s cytoplasmic region. Upon binding of cytokines and growth factors, JAKs are activated, undergoing cross-phosphorylation and tyrosine phosphorylation. This process also reveals selective binding sites for STATs, which are DNA-binding proteins that also bind to the cytoplasmic region of cytokine or growth factor receptors. Activated JAKs and STATs translocate to the nucleus as transcription factors to regulate gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, IL-10, and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB).15 They also activate downstream pathways that promote erythroid, myeloid, and megakaryocytic development.4
The molecular pathogenesis of myeloproliferative neoplasms is not fully understood; however, JAK2 is constitutively activated and the JAK-STAT signalling pathway becomes deregulated and aberrant.2,15 Ruxolitinib is a selective and potent inhibitor of JAK2 and JAK1, with some affinity against JAK3 and TYK2. Anticancer effects of ruxolitinib are attributed to its inhibition of JAKs and JAK-mediated phosphorylation of STAT3.16 By downregulating the JAK-STAT pathway, ruxolitinib inhibits myeloproliferation and suppresses the plasma levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α.4
Activated JAKs are also implicated in graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD), which is a severe immune complication of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation GVHD is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially for patients who do not respond well to corticosteroid therapy. Activated JAKS stimulate T-effector cell responses, leading to increased proliferation of effector T cells and heightened production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. By blocking JAK1 and JAk2, ruxolitinib inhibits donor T-cell expansion and suppresses pro-inflammatory responses.13
Target Actions Organism AUrokinase plasminogen activator surface receptor inhibitorHumans ATyrosine-protein kinase JAK2 inhibitorHumans ATyrosine-protein kinase JAK1 inhibitorHumans ATyrosine-protein kinase JAK3 inhibitorHumans ANon-receptor tyrosine-protein kinase TYK2 inhibitorHumans - Absorption
Following oral administration, ruxolitinib undergoes rapid absorption 10 and the peak concentrations are reached within one hour after administration.4 Over a single-dose range of 5 mg to 200 mg, the mean maximal plasma concentration (Cmax) increases proportionally. Cmax ranged from 205 nM to 7100 nM and AUC ranged from 862 nM x hr to 30700 nM x hr. Tmax ranges from one to two hours following oral administration. Oral bioavailability is at least 95%.16
- Volume of distribution
The mean volume of distribution (%coefficient of variation) at steady-state is 72 L (29%) in patients with myelofibrosis and 75 L (23%) in patients with polycythemia vera.16 It is not known whether ruxolitinib crosses the blood-brain barrier.21
- Protein binding
Ruxolitinib is approximately 97% bound to plasma proteins, mostly to albumin.16
- Metabolism
More than 99% of orally-administered ruxolitinib undergoes metabolism4 mediated by CYP3A4 and, to a lesser extent, CYP2C9.16 The major circulating metabolites in human plasma were M18 formed by 2-hydroxylation, and M16 and M27 (stereoisomers) formed by 3-hydroxylation. Other identified metabolites include M9 and M49, which are formed by hydroxylation and ketone formation. Not all metabolite structures are fully characterized and it is speculated that many metabolites exist in stereoisomers.10 Metabolites of ruxolitinib retain inhibitory activity against JAK1 and JAk2 to a lesser degree than the parent drug.11
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- Route of elimination
Following oral administration of a single radiolabeled dose of ruxolitinib, the drug was mainly eliminated through metabolism. About 74% of the total dose was excreted in urine and 22% was excreted in feces,16 mostly in the form of hydroxyl and oxo metabolites of ruxolitinib.10 The unchanged parent drug accounted for less than 1% of the excreted total radioactivity.16
- Half-life
The mean elimination half-life of ruxolitinib is approximately 3 hours and the mean half-life of its metabolites is approximately 5.8 hours.16
- Clearance
Ruxolitinib clearance (% coefficient of variation) is 17.7 L/h in women and 22.1 L/h in men with myelofibrosis. Drug clearance was 12.7 L/h (42%) in patients with polycythemia vera and 11.9 L/h (43%) in patients with acute graft-versus-host disease.16
- Adverse Effects
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- Toxicity
The oral LD50 was 250 mg/kg.18
Single doses of ruxolitinib up to 200 mg were tolerated well. Higher doses than recommended repeat doses are associated with myelosuppression, including leukopenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. There is no known antidote for overdoses with ruxolitinib: it is recommended that patients are given appropriate supportive treatment. Hemodialysis is not expected to enhance the elimination of ruxolitinib.16
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
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interactions in your softwareAbacavir Abacavir may decrease the excretion rate of Ruxolitinib which could result in a higher serum level. Abametapir The serum concentration of Ruxolitinib can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir. Abatacept The metabolism of Ruxolitinib can be increased when combined with Abatacept. Abciximab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Abciximab is combined with Ruxolitinib. Abrocitinib The metabolism of Abrocitinib can be decreased when combined with Ruxolitinib. - Food Interactions
- Avoid grapefruit products. Grapefruit inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism, which may increase the serum concentration of ruxolitinib.
- Exercise caution with St. John's Wort. This herb induces CYP3A4 metabolism, which may reduce the serum levels of ruxolitinib.
- Take with or without food. A high-fat, high-calorie meal had negligible effects on the pharmacokinetics of ruxolitinib.
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- Product Ingredients
Ingredient UNII CAS InChI Key Ruxolitinib phosphate 436LRU32H5 1092939-17-7 JFMWPOCYMYGEDM-XFULWGLBSA-N Ruxolitinib sulfate Not Available 1092939-16-6 LGJWVXWQCTZSGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N - Brand Name Prescription Products
Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Jakafi Tablet 20.0 mg/1 Oral Incyte Corporation 2011-11-16 Not applicable US Jakafi Tablet 5.0 mg/1 Oral Incyte Corporation 2011-11-16 Not applicable US Jakafi Tablet 15.0 mg/1 Oral Incyte Corporation 2011-11-16 Not applicable US Jakafi Tablet 25.0 mg/1 Oral Incyte Corporation 2011-11-16 Not applicable US Jakafi Tablet 10.0 mg/1 Oral Incyte Corporation 2011-11-16 Not applicable US
Categories
- ATC Codes
- D11AH09 — Ruxolitinib
- D11AH — Agents for dermatitis, excluding corticosteroids
- D11A — OTHER DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
- D11 — OTHER DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
- D — DERMATOLOGICALS
- Drug Categories
- Agents for Dermatitis, Excluding Corticosteroids
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents
- Cancer immunotherapy
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Substrates
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Substrates
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A4 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index
- Cytochrome P-450 Substrates
- Dermatologicals
- Drugs that are Mainly Renally Excreted
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Immunotherapy
- Janus Kinase Inhibitor
- Janus Kinases, antagonists & inhibitors
- Kinase Inhibitor
- Myelosuppressive Agents
- Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs
- Protein Kinase Inhibitors
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines. These are aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds containing a pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine ring system, which is an pyrrolopyrimidine isomers having the 3 ring nitrogen atoms at the 1-, 5-, and 7-positions.
- Kingdom
- Organic compounds
- Super Class
- Organoheterocyclic compounds
- Class
- Pyrrolopyrimidines
- Sub Class
- Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines
- Direct Parent
- Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines
- Alternative Parents
- Pyrimidines and pyrimidine derivatives / Pyrroles / Pyrazoles / Heteroaromatic compounds / Nitriles / Azacyclic compounds / Organopnictogen compounds / Hydrocarbon derivatives
- Substituents
- Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Azacycle / Azole / Carbonitrile / Heteroaromatic compound / Hydrocarbon derivative / Nitrile / Organic nitrogen compound / Organonitrogen compound / Organopnictogen compound
- Molecular Framework
- Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
- External Descriptors
- pyrazoles, nitrile, pyrrolopyrimidine (CHEBI:66919)
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 82S8X8XX8H
- CAS number
- 941678-49-5
- InChI Key
- HFNKQEVNSGCOJV-OAHLLOKOSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C17H18N6/c18-7-5-15(12-3-1-2-4-12)23-10-13(9-22-23)16-14-6-8-19-17(14)21-11-20-16/h6,8-12,15H,1-5H2,(H,19,20,21)/t15-/m1/s1
- IUPAC Name
- (3R)-3-cyclopentyl-3-(4-{7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl}-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)propanenitrile
- SMILES
- N#CC[C@H](C1CCCC1)N1C=C(C=N1)C1=C2C=CNC2=NC=N1
References
- General References
- Cervantes F, Martinez-Trillos A: Myelofibrosis: an update on current pharmacotherapy and future directions. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2013 May;14(7):873-84. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2013.783019. Epub 2013 Mar 21. [Article]
- Yang LP, Keating GM: Ruxolitinib: in the treatment of myelofibrosis. Drugs. 2012 Nov 12;72(16):2117-27. doi: 10.2165/11209340-000000000-00000. [Article]
- Becker H, Engelhardt M, von Bubnoff N, Wasch R: Ruxolitinib. Recent Results Cancer Res. 2014;201:249-57. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-54490-3_16. [Article]
- Ostojic A, Vrhovac R, Verstovsek S: Ruxolitinib: a new JAK1/2 inhibitor that offers promising options for treatment of myelofibrosis. Future Oncol. 2011 Sep;7(9):1035-43. doi: 10.2217/fon.11.81. [Article]
- Ajayi S, Becker H, Reinhardt H, Engelhardt M, Zeiser R, von Bubnoff N, Wasch R: Ruxolitinib. Recent Results Cancer Res. 2018;212:119-132. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-91439-8_6. [Article]
- Cao Y, Wei J, Zou L, Jiang T, Wang G, Chen L, Huang L, Meng F, Huang L, Wang N, Zhou X, Luo H, Mao Z, Chen X, Xie J, Liu J, Cheng H, Zhao J, Huang G, Wang W, Zhou J: Ruxolitinib in treatment of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020 Jul;146(1):137-146.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2020.05.019. Epub 2020 May 26. [Article]
- La Rosee F, Bremer HC, Gehrke I, Kehr A, Hochhaus A, Birndt S, Fellhauer M, Henkes M, Kumle B, Russo SG, La Rosee P: The Janus kinase 1/2 inhibitor ruxolitinib in COVID-19 with severe systemic hyperinflammation. Leukemia. 2020 Jul;34(7):1805-1815. doi: 10.1038/s41375-020-0891-0. Epub 2020 Jun 9. [Article]
- Rosmarin D, Pandya AG, Lebwohl M, Grimes P, Hamzavi I, Gottlieb AB, Butler K, Kuo F, Sun K, Ji T, Howell MD, Harris JE: Ruxolitinib cream for treatment of vitiligo: a randomised, controlled, phase 2 trial. Lancet. 2020 Jul 11;396(10244):110-120. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30609-7. [Article]
- Kim BS, Howell MD, Sun K, Papp K, Nasir A, Kuligowski ME: Treatment of atopic dermatitis with ruxolitinib cream (JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor) or triamcinolone cream. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020 Feb;145(2):572-582. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2019.08.042. Epub 2019 Oct 17. [Article]
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- Punwani N, Scherle P, Flores R, Shi J, Liang J, Yeleswaram S, Levy R, Williams W, Gottlieb A: Preliminary clinical activity of a topical JAK1/2 inhibitor in the treatment of psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Oct;67(4):658-64. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.12.018. Epub 2012 Jan 24. [Article]
- Spoerl S, Mathew NR, Bscheider M, Schmitt-Graeff A, Chen S, Mueller T, Verbeek M, Fischer J, Otten V, Schmickl M, Maas-Bauer K, Finke J, Peschel C, Duyster J, Poeck H, Zeiser R, von Bubnoff N: Activity of therapeutic JAK 1/2 blockade in graft-versus-host disease. Blood. 2014 Jun 12;123(24):3832-42. doi: 10.1182/blood-2013-12-543736. Epub 2014 Apr 7. [Article]
- Deshpande A, Reddy MM, Schade GO, Ray A, Chowdary TK, Griffin JD, Sattler M: Kinase domain mutations confer resistance to novel inhibitors targeting JAK2V617F in myeloproliferative neoplasms. Leukemia. 2012 Apr;26(4):708-15. doi: 10.1038/leu.2011.255. Epub 2011 Sep 16. [Article]
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- FDA Approved Drug Products: JAKAFI (ruxolitinib) tablets, for oral use [Link]
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.: Ruxolitinib Safety Data Sheet [Link]
- LC Laboratories: Ruxolitinib Safety Data Sheet [Link]
- Drugs.com: Jakafi FDA Approval History [Link]
- Novartis: Novartis provides update on RUXCOVID study of ruxolitinib for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 [Link]
- BC Cancer - Ruxolitinib monograph [Link]
- EMA Approved Drug Products: Jakavi (ruxolitinib) oral tablets [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream, for topical use [Link]
- EMA Approved Drug Products: OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) Topical Cream [Link]
- External Links
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- Ruxolitinib
- PDB Entries
- 4u5j / 6vgl / 6vnk / 6wtn / 7f3g
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Clinical Trials
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Explore 4,000+ rare diseases, orphan drugs & condition pairs, clinical trial why stopped data, & more. Preview package Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count Start Date Why Stopped 100+ additional columns Unlock 175K+ rows when you subscribe.View sample dataNot Available Approved for Marketing Not Available Graft-versus-host Disease (GVHD) 2 somestatus stop reason just information to hide Not Available Available Not Available Polycythemia Vera (PV) 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide Not Available Available Not Available Polycythemia Vera (PV) / Post Polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis / Post-essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis (Post-ET MF) / Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF) / Severe/Very Severe COVID-19 Illness / Steroid Refractory Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (SR aGVHD) / Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (SR cGVHD) 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide Not Available Completed Not Available Myelofibrosis 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide Not Available Completed Not Available Steroid Refractory GVHD 1 somestatus stop reason just information to hide
Pharmacoeconomics
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- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Tablet Oral 10.0 mg/1 Tablet Oral 15.0 mg/1 Tablet Oral 20.0 mg/1 Tablet Oral 25.0 mg/1 Tablet Oral 5.0 mg/1 Tablet Oral 19.8 mg Tablet Oral 6.6 mg Tablet Oral 15 mg Tablet Oral 20 mg Tablet Oral 5 mg Tablet Oral Tablet Oral 10 mg Tablet Oral 1000000 mg Tablet Oral 2000000 mg Cream Cutaneous 15 mg/g Cream Topical 15 mg/1g - Prices
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- Patents
Patent Number Pediatric Extension Approved Expires (estimated) Region US7598257 Yes 2009-10-06 2028-06-24 US US8822481 Yes 2014-09-02 2028-12-12 US US8829013 Yes 2014-09-09 2028-12-12 US US9079912 Yes 2015-07-14 2027-06-12 US US8415362 Yes 2013-04-09 2028-06-24 US US8722693 Yes 2014-05-13 2028-12-12 US US9662335 No 2017-05-30 2026-12-12 US US10016429 Yes 2018-07-10 2028-12-12 US US9814722 Yes 2017-11-14 2027-06-12 US US9974790 Yes 2018-05-22 2027-06-12 US US10610530 Yes 2020-04-07 2028-12-12 US US10639310 Yes 2020-05-05 2027-06-12 US US10869870 Yes 2020-12-22 2031-11-20 US US10758543 Yes 2020-09-01 2031-11-20 US US11219624 Yes 2011-11-20 2031-11-20 US US11510923 No 2020-09-04 2040-09-04 US US11571425 No 2011-05-20 2031-05-20 US US11590136 No 2011-05-20 2031-05-20 US US11590137 No 2020-09-04 2040-09-04 US US11590138 No 2020-06-10 2040-06-10 US US11602536 No 2021-05-05 2041-05-05 US
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source melting point (°C) 86 MSDS boiling point (°C) 592.6 MSDS water solubility Soluble in aqueous buffers across a pH of 1-8 FDA label - Predicted Properties
Property Value Source Water Solubility 0.116 mg/mL ALOGPS logP 2.94 ALOGPS logP 2.48 Chemaxon logS -3.4 ALOGPS pKa (Strongest Acidic) 13.89 Chemaxon pKa (Strongest Basic) 3.91 Chemaxon Physiological Charge 0 Chemaxon Hydrogen Acceptor Count 4 Chemaxon Hydrogen Donor Count 1 Chemaxon Polar Surface Area 83.18 Å2 Chemaxon Rotatable Bond Count 4 Chemaxon Refractivity 98.01 m3·mol-1 Chemaxon Polarizability 33.07 Å3 Chemaxon Number of Rings 4 Chemaxon Bioavailability 1 Chemaxon Rule of Five Yes Chemaxon Ghose Filter Yes Chemaxon Veber's Rule No Chemaxon MDDR-like Rule No Chemaxon - Predicted ADMET Features
Property Value Probability Human Intestinal Absorption + 1.0 Blood Brain Barrier + 0.9673 Caco-2 permeable - 0.5198 P-glycoprotein substrate Non-substrate 0.7838 P-glycoprotein inhibitor I Non-inhibitor 0.8228 P-glycoprotein inhibitor II Inhibitor 0.7092 Renal organic cation transporter Non-inhibitor 0.5098 CYP450 2C9 substrate Non-substrate 0.8394 CYP450 2D6 substrate Non-substrate 0.8075 CYP450 3A4 substrate Non-substrate 0.6535 CYP450 1A2 substrate Inhibitor 0.6426 CYP450 2C9 inhibitor Non-inhibitor 0.7731 CYP450 2D6 inhibitor Non-inhibitor 0.9208 CYP450 2C19 inhibitor Non-inhibitor 0.6689 CYP450 3A4 inhibitor Non-inhibitor 0.6655 CYP450 inhibitory promiscuity High CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity 0.5753 Ames test AMES toxic 0.5681 Carcinogenicity Non-carcinogens 0.9308 Biodegradation Not ready biodegradable 0.9917 Rat acute toxicity 2.5724 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable hERG inhibition (predictor I) Weak inhibitor 0.633 hERG inhibition (predictor II) Non-inhibitor 0.8772
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
Spectrum Spectrum Type Splash Key Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS splash10-0a4i-0009000000-e061956fd8cac1731cd0 Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS splash10-0a4i-0039000000-f768be23bba650537a6b Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS splash10-0arr-0193000000-d9dd0614d8244fa91643 Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS splash10-03di-1292000000-03e9230574c42a376b26 Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS splash10-05oa-0390000000-1cc47e9bbeec706a740b Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS splash10-02al-1940000000-aedb326c4b72231b1389 Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum 1D NMR Not Applicable Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum 1D NMR Not Applicable - Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Adduct CCS Value (Å2) Source type Source [M-H]- 188.106314 predictedDarkChem Lite v0.1.0 [M-H]- 167.28233 predictedDeepCCS 1.0 (2019) [M+H]+ 189.312114 predictedDarkChem Lite v0.1.0 [M+H]+ 169.64034 predictedDeepCCS 1.0 (2019) [M+Na]+ 188.699014 predictedDarkChem Lite v0.1.0 [M+Na]+ 175.74132 predictedDeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
Targets
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Inhibitor
- General Function
- Acts as a receptor for urokinase plasminogen activator (PubMed:15677461). Plays a role in localizing and promoting plasmin formation. Mediates the proteolysis-independent signal transduction activation effects of U-PA. It is subject to negative-feedback regulation by U-PA which cleaves it into an inactive form
- Specific Function
- Enzyme binding
- Gene Name
- PLAUR
- Uniprot ID
- Q03405
- Uniprot Name
- Urokinase plasminogen activator surface receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 36977.62 Da
References
- Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Zhao D, Yu X, Shen X, Zhou Y, Wang S, Qiu Y, Chen Y, Zhu F: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database describing target druggability information. Nucleic Acids Res. 2024 Jan 5;52(D1):D1465-D1477. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkad751. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Inhibitor
- Curator comments
- In vitro, ruxolitinib inhibited JAK2 with a mean half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 2.8 nmol/L (Yang & Keating, 2012).
- General Function
- Non-receptor tyrosine kinase involved in various processes such as cell growth, development, differentiation or histone modifications. Mediates essential signaling events in both innate and adaptive immunity. In the cytoplasm, plays a pivotal role in signal transduction via its association with type I receptors such as growth hormone (GHR), prolactin (PRLR), leptin (LEPR), erythropoietin (EPOR), thrombopoietin (THPO); or type II receptors including IFN-alpha, IFN-beta, IFN-gamma and multiple interleukins (PubMed:7615558, PubMed:9657743, PubMed:15690087). Following ligand-binding to cell surface receptors, phosphorylates specific tyrosine residues on the cytoplasmic tails of the receptor, creating docking sites for STATs proteins (PubMed:9618263, PubMed:15690087). Subsequently, phosphorylates the STATs proteins once they are recruited to the receptor. Phosphorylated STATs then form homodimer or heterodimers and translocate to the nucleus to activate gene transcription. For example, cell stimulation with erythropoietin (EPO) during erythropoiesis leads to JAK2 autophosphorylation, activation, and its association with erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) that becomes phosphorylated in its cytoplasmic domain (PubMed:9657743). Then, STAT5 (STAT5A or STAT5B) is recruited, phosphorylated and activated by JAK2. Once activated, dimerized STAT5 translocates into the nucleus and promotes the transcription of several essential genes involved in the modulation of erythropoiesis. Part of a signaling cascade that is activated by increased cellular retinol and that leads to the activation of STAT5 (STAT5A or STAT5B) (PubMed:21368206). In addition, JAK2 mediates angiotensin-2-induced ARHGEF1 phosphorylation (PubMed:20098430). Plays a role in cell cycle by phosphorylating CDKN1B (PubMed:21423214). Cooperates with TEC through reciprocal phosphorylation to mediate cytokine-driven activation of FOS transcription. In the nucleus, plays a key role in chromatin by specifically mediating phosphorylation of 'Tyr-41' of histone H3 (H3Y41ph), a specific tag that promotes exclusion of CBX5 (HP1 alpha) from chromatin (PubMed:19783980)
- Specific Function
- Acetylcholine receptor binding
- Gene Name
- JAK2
- Uniprot ID
- O60674
- Uniprot Name
- Tyrosine-protein kinase JAK2
- Molecular Weight
- 130672.475 Da
References
- Cervantes F, Martinez-Trillos A: Myelofibrosis: an update on current pharmacotherapy and future directions. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2013 May;14(7):873-84. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2013.783019. Epub 2013 Mar 21. [Article]
- Yang LP, Keating GM: Ruxolitinib: in the treatment of myelofibrosis. Drugs. 2012 Nov 12;72(16):2117-27. doi: 10.2165/11209340-000000000-00000. [Article]
- Ostojic A, Vrhovac R, Verstovsek S: Ruxolitinib: a new JAK1/2 inhibitor that offers promising options for treatment of myelofibrosis. Future Oncol. 2011 Sep;7(9):1035-43. doi: 10.2217/fon.11.81. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Inhibitor
- Curator comments
- In vitro, ruxolitinib inhibited JAK1 with a mean half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 3.3 nmol/L (Yang & Keating, 2012).
- General Function
- Tyrosine kinase of the non-receptor type, involved in the IFN-alpha/beta/gamma signal pathway (PubMed:16239216, PubMed:28111307, PubMed:32750333, PubMed:7615558, PubMed:8232552). Kinase partner for the interleukin (IL)-2 receptor (PubMed:11909529) as well as interleukin (IL)-10 receptor (PubMed:12133952). Kinase partner for the type I interferon receptor IFNAR2 (PubMed:16239216, PubMed:28111307, PubMed:32750333, PubMed:7615558, PubMed:8232552). In response to interferon-binding to IFNAR1-IFNAR2 heterodimer, phosphorylates and activates its binding partner IFNAR2, creating docking sites for STAT proteins (PubMed:7759950). Directly phosphorylates STAT proteins but also activates STAT signaling through the transactivation of other JAK kinases associated with signaling receptors (PubMed:16239216, PubMed:32750333, PubMed:8232552)
- Specific Function
- Atp binding
- Gene Name
- JAK1
- Uniprot ID
- P23458
- Uniprot Name
- Tyrosine-protein kinase JAK1
- Molecular Weight
- 133275.995 Da
References
- Cervantes F, Martinez-Trillos A: Myelofibrosis: an update on current pharmacotherapy and future directions. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2013 May;14(7):873-84. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2013.783019. Epub 2013 Mar 21. [Article]
- Yang LP, Keating GM: Ruxolitinib: in the treatment of myelofibrosis. Drugs. 2012 Nov 12;72(16):2117-27. doi: 10.2165/11209340-000000000-00000. [Article]
- Ostojic A, Vrhovac R, Verstovsek S: Ruxolitinib: a new JAK1/2 inhibitor that offers promising options for treatment of myelofibrosis. Future Oncol. 2011 Sep;7(9):1035-43. doi: 10.2217/fon.11.81. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Inhibitor
- Curator comments
- In vitro, ruxolitinib inhibited JAK3 with a mean half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 428 nmol/L (Yang & Keating, 2012).
- General Function
- Non-receptor tyrosine kinase involved in various processes such as cell growth, development, or differentiation. Mediates essential signaling events in both innate and adaptive immunity and plays a crucial role in hematopoiesis during T-cells development. In the cytoplasm, plays a pivotal role in signal transduction via its association with type I receptors sharing the common subunit gamma such as IL2R, IL4R, IL7R, IL9R, IL15R and IL21R. Following ligand binding to cell surface receptors, phosphorylates specific tyrosine residues on the cytoplasmic tails of the receptor, creating docking sites for STATs proteins. Subsequently, phosphorylates the STATs proteins once they are recruited to the receptor. Phosphorylated STATs then form homodimer or heterodimers and translocate to the nucleus to activate gene transcription. For example, upon IL2R activation by IL2, JAK1 and JAK3 molecules bind to IL2R beta (IL2RB) and gamma chain (IL2RG) subunits inducing the tyrosine phosphorylation of both receptor subunits on their cytoplasmic domain. Then, STAT5A and STAT5B are recruited, phosphorylated and activated by JAK1 and JAK3. Once activated, dimerized STAT5 translocates to the nucleus and promotes the transcription of specific target genes in a cytokine-specific fashion
- Specific Function
- Atp binding
- Gene Name
- JAK3
- Uniprot ID
- P52333
- Uniprot Name
- Tyrosine-protein kinase JAK3
- Molecular Weight
- 125097.565 Da
References
- Yang LP, Keating GM: Ruxolitinib: in the treatment of myelofibrosis. Drugs. 2012 Nov 12;72(16):2117-27. doi: 10.2165/11209340-000000000-00000. [Article]
- Ostojic A, Vrhovac R, Verstovsek S: Ruxolitinib: a new JAK1/2 inhibitor that offers promising options for treatment of myelofibrosis. Future Oncol. 2011 Sep;7(9):1035-43. doi: 10.2217/fon.11.81. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Inhibitor
- Curator comments
- In vitro, ruxolitinib inhibited TYK2 with a mean half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 19 nmol/L (Yang & Keating, 2012).
- General Function
- Tyrosine kinase of the non-receptor type involved in numerous cytokines and interferons signaling, which regulates cell growth, development, cell migration, innate and adaptive immunity (PubMed:10542297, PubMed:10995743, PubMed:7657660, PubMed:7813427, PubMed:8232552). Plays both structural and catalytic roles in numerous interleukins and interferons (IFN-alpha/beta) signaling (PubMed:10542297). Associates with heterodimeric cytokine receptor complexes and activates STAT family members including STAT1, STAT3, STAT4 or STAT6 (PubMed:10542297, PubMed:7638186). The heterodimeric cytokine receptor complexes are composed of (1) a TYK2-associated receptor chain (IFNAR1, IL12RB1, IL10RB or IL13RA1), and (2) a second receptor chain associated either with JAK1 or JAK2 (PubMed:10542297, PubMed:25762719, PubMed:7526154, PubMed:7813427). In response to cytokine-binding to receptors, phosphorylates and activates receptors (IFNAR1, IL12RB1, IL10RB or IL13RA1), creating docking sites for STAT members (PubMed:7526154, PubMed:7657660). In turn, recruited STATs are phosphorylated by TYK2 (or JAK1/JAK2 on the second receptor chain), form homo- and heterodimers, translocate to the nucleus, and regulate cytokine/growth factor responsive genes (PubMed:10542297, PubMed:25762719, PubMed:7657660). Negatively regulates STAT3 activity by promototing phosphorylation at a specific tyrosine that differs from the site used for signaling (PubMed:29162862)
- Specific Function
- Atp binding
- Gene Name
- TYK2
- Uniprot ID
- P29597
- Uniprot Name
- Non-receptor tyrosine-protein kinase TYK2
- Molecular Weight
- 133648.77 Da
References
- Ostojic A, Vrhovac R, Verstovsek S: Ruxolitinib: a new JAK1/2 inhibitor that offers promising options for treatment of myelofibrosis. Future Oncol. 2011 Sep;7(9):1035-43. doi: 10.2217/fon.11.81. [Article]
- Yang LP, Keating GM: Ruxolitinib: in the treatment of myelofibrosis. Drugs. 2012 Nov 12;72(16):2117-27. doi: 10.2165/11209340-000000000-00000. [Article]
Enzymes
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Substrate
- General Function
- A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of sterols, steroid hormones, retinoids and fatty acids (PubMed:10681376, PubMed:11093772, PubMed:11555828, PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:20702771, PubMed:21490593, PubMed:21576599). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds (PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847, PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:21490593, PubMed:21576599, PubMed:2732228). Exhibits high catalytic activity for the formation of hydroxyestrogens from estrone (E1) and 17beta-estradiol (E2), namely 2-hydroxy E1 and E2, as well as D-ring hydroxylated E1 and E2 at the C-16 position (PubMed:11555828, PubMed:12865317, PubMed:14559847). Plays a role in the metabolism of androgens, particularly in oxidative deactivation of testosterone (PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:22773874, PubMed:2732228). Metabolizes testosterone to less biologically active 2beta- and 6beta-hydroxytestosterones (PubMed:15373842, PubMed:15764715, PubMed:2732228). Contributes to the formation of hydroxycholesterols (oxysterols), particularly A-ring hydroxylated cholesterol at the C-4beta position, and side chain hydroxylated cholesterol at the C-25 position, likely contributing to cholesterol degradation and bile acid biosynthesis (PubMed:21576599). Catalyzes bisallylic hydroxylation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (PubMed:9435160). Catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of PUFA with a preference for the last double bond (PubMed:19965576). Metabolizes endocannabinoid arachidonoylethanolamide (anandamide) to 8,9-, 11,12-, and 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid ethanolamides (EpETrE-EAs), potentially modulating endocannabinoid system signaling (PubMed:20702771). Plays a role in the metabolism of retinoids. Displays high catalytic activity for oxidation of all-trans-retinol to all-trans-retinal, a rate-limiting step for the biosynthesis of all-trans-retinoic acid (atRA) (PubMed:10681376). Further metabolizes atRA toward 4-hydroxyretinoate and may play a role in hepatic atRA clearance (PubMed:11093772). Responsible for oxidative metabolism of xenobiotics. Acts as a 2-exo-monooxygenase for plant lipid 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) (PubMed:11159812). Metabolizes the majority of the administered drugs. Catalyzes sulfoxidation of the anthelmintics albendazole and fenbendazole (PubMed:10759686). Hydroxylates antimalarial drug quinine (PubMed:8968357). Acts as a 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase (PubMed:11695850). Also involved in vitamin D catabolism and calcium homeostasis. Catalyzes the inactivation of the active hormone calcitriol (1-alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3)) (PubMed:29461981)
- Specific Function
- 1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase activity
- Gene Name
- CYP3A4
- Uniprot ID
- P08684
- Uniprot Name
- Cytochrome P450 3A4
- Molecular Weight
- 57342.67 Da
References
- Yang LP, Keating GM: Ruxolitinib: in the treatment of myelofibrosis. Drugs. 2012 Nov 12;72(16):2117-27. doi: 10.2165/11209340-000000000-00000. [Article]
- Becker H, Engelhardt M, von Bubnoff N, Wasch R: Ruxolitinib. Recent Results Cancer Res. 2014;201:249-57. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-54490-3_16. [Article]
- Ajayi S, Becker H, Reinhardt H, Engelhardt M, Zeiser R, von Bubnoff N, Wasch R: Ruxolitinib. Recent Results Cancer Res. 2018;212:119-132. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-91439-8_6. [Article]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: JAKAFI (ruxolitinib) tablets, for oral use [Link]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- No
- Actions
- Substrate
- General Function
- A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of various endogenous substrates, including fatty acids and steroids (PubMed:12865317, PubMed:15766564, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:21576599, PubMed:7574697, PubMed:9435160, PubMed:9866708). Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase) (PubMed:12865317, PubMed:15766564, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:21576599, PubMed:7574697, PubMed:9435160, PubMed:9866708). Catalyzes the epoxidation of double bonds of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (PubMed:15766564, PubMed:19965576, PubMed:7574697, PubMed:9866708). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds. Metabolizes cholesterol toward 25-hydroxycholesterol, a physiological regulator of cellular cholesterol homeostasis (PubMed:21576599). Exhibits low catalytic activity for the formation of catechol estrogens from 17beta-estradiol (E2) and estrone (E1), namely 2-hydroxy E1 and E2 (PubMed:12865317). Catalyzes bisallylic hydroxylation and hydroxylation with double-bond migration of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (PubMed:9435160, PubMed:9866708). Also metabolizes plant monoterpenes such as limonene. Oxygenates (R)- and (S)-limonene to produce carveol and perillyl alcohol (PubMed:11950794). Contributes to the wide pharmacokinetics variability of the metabolism of drugs such as S-warfarin, diclofenac, phenytoin, tolbutamide and losartan (PubMed:25994031)
- Specific Function
- (r)-limonene 6-monooxygenase activity
- Gene Name
- CYP2C9
- Uniprot ID
- P11712
- Uniprot Name
- Cytochrome P450 2C9
- Molecular Weight
- 55627.365 Da
References
- Umehara K, Huth F, Jin Y, Schiller H, Aslanis V, Heimbach T, He H: Drug-drug interaction (DDI) assessments of ruxolitinib, a dual substrate of CYP3A4 and CYP2C9, using a verified physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model to support regulatory submissions. Drug Metab Pers Ther. 2019 May 30;34(2). pii: /j/dmdi.ahead-of-print/dmpt-2018-0042/dmpt-2018-0042.xml. doi: 10.1515/dmpt-2018-0042. [Article]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: JAKAFI (ruxolitinib) tablets, for oral use [Link]
Carriers
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Binder
- General Function
- Binds water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs (Probable). Its main function is the regulation of the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood (Probable). Major zinc transporter in plasma, typically binds about 80% of all plasma zinc (PubMed:19021548). Major calcium and magnesium transporter in plasma, binds approximately 45% of circulating calcium and magnesium in plasma (By similarity). Potentially has more than two calcium-binding sites and might additionally bind calcium in a non-specific manner (By similarity). The shared binding site between zinc and calcium at residue Asp-273 suggests a crosstalk between zinc and calcium transport in the blood (By similarity). The rank order of affinity is zinc > calcium > magnesium (By similarity). Binds to the bacterial siderophore enterobactin and inhibits enterobactin-mediated iron uptake of E.coli from ferric transferrin, and may thereby limit the utilization of iron and growth of enteric bacteria such as E.coli (PubMed:6234017). Does not prevent iron uptake by the bacterial siderophore aerobactin (PubMed:6234017)
- Specific Function
- Antioxidant activity
- Gene Name
- ALB
- Uniprot ID
- P02768
- Uniprot Name
- Albumin
- Molecular Weight
- 69365.94 Da
References
- FDA Approved Drug Products: JAKAFI (ruxolitinib) tablets, for oral use [Link]
Drug created at May 13, 2013 18:21 / Updated at September 15, 2024 21:55