Small-molecule modulators of tumor necrosis factor signaling

Henri Chédotal, Dilip Narayanan, Katrine Povlsen, Charlotte H. Gotfredsen, Roberta Brambilla, Michael Gajhede, Anders Bach, Mads H. Clausen

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Abstract

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a pleiotropic cytokine with a major role in immune system homeostasis and is involved in many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and multiple sclerosis (MS). Thus, TNF and its receptors, TNFR1 and TNFR2, are relevant pharmacological targets. Biologics have been developed to block TNF-dependent signaling cascades, but they display serious side effects, and their pharmacological effectiveness decreases over time because of their immunogenicity. In this review, we present recent discoveries in small molecules targeting TNF and its receptors and discuss alternative strategies for modulating TNF signaling.

Original languageEnglish
Article number103575
JournalDrug Discovery Today
Volume28
Issue number6
ISSN1359-6446
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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