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ReviewInternational archives of allergy and immunology2020

JAK Inhibition as a New Treatment Strategy for Patients with COVID-19.

Farhad Seif, Hossein Aazami, Majid Khoshmirsafa, Monireh Kamali, Monireh Mohsenzadegan, Majid Pornour, Davood Mansouri

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Review in International archives of allergy and immunology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 112 papers.

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112citing papers in PubMed
4.6field-weighted citation impact, top 3% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

112 citing papers in PubMed, 200 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Farhad SeifDepartment of Immunology and Allergy, Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research, Tehran, Iran, seif.f@tak.iums.ac.ir.
Hossein AazamiEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Majid KhoshmirsafaDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Monireh KamaliRajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Monireh MohsenzadeganDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Majid PornourDepartment of Photo Healing and Regeneration, Medical Laser Research Center, Yara Institute, Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research, Tehran, Iran.
Davood MansouriDepartment of Clinical Immunology and Infectious Diseases, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IRAcademic Center for Education, Culture and Research · IRMasih Daneshvari Hospital · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

After the advent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) commenced across the world. Understanding the Immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 is essential for interrupting viral infectivity and preventing aberrant immune responses before a vaccine can be developed. In this review, we provide the latest insights into the roles of angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2) and Ang II receptor-1 (AT1-R) in this disease. Novel therapeutic strategies, including recombinant ACE2, ACE inhibitors, AT1-R blockers, and Ang 1-7 peptides, may prevent or reduce viruses-induced pulmonary, cardiac, and renal injuries. However, more studies are needed to clarify the efficacy of these therapeutics. Furthermore, considering the common role of the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway in AT1-R expressed on peripheral tissues and cytokine receptors on the surface of immune cells, potential targeting of this pathway using JAK inhibitors (JAKinibs) is suggested as a promising approach in patients with COVID-19 who are admitted to hospitals. In addition to antiviral therapy, potential ACE2- and AT1-R-inhibiting strategies, and other supportive care, we suggest other potential JAKinibs and novel anti-inflammatory combination therapies that affect the JAK-STAT pathway in patients with COVID-19. Since the combination of MTX and baricitinib leads to outstanding clinical outcomes, the addition of baricitinib to MTX might be a potential strategy.

Indexed as

PandemicsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAngiotensin IAntiviral AgentsAzetidinesBetacoronavirusCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Disease ProgressionGene Expression RegulationHost-Pathogen InteractionsHumansJanus KinasesMethotrexateMolecular Targeted TherapyACE2 protein, humanAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAngiotensin Iangiotensin I (1-7)Antiviral AgentsAzetidinesbaricitinibJanus KinasesMethotrexatePeptide FragmentsPeptidyl-Dipeptidase APurinesPyrazolesReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1STAT Transcription FactorsSulfonamidesAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorAngiotensin receptor blockerBricitinibCytokineJAK inhibitorsJAK-STAT pathwayMethotrexate

Identifiers

PMID32392562
PMCPMC7270061
OpenAlexW3022534749

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