Immunology

Ulcerative Colitis is another indication whose pathology fits for Shaperon’s novel inflammasome inhibitors. With pre-clinical data all set for filing, we are planning phase I study for UC.

Shaperon’s HY209 controls GPCR19-P2X7 expressions, downregulates component proteins of NLRP3 inflammasome, suppresses inflammatory cytokines and infiltrating immune cells, repairs damaged intestinal tissue and improves diarrhea caused by ulcerative colitis

In DSS-induced UC mouse model, HY209 treatment shows a strong potency in the suppression of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, reduction of diarrhea frequency, and repair of intestinal tissue in comparison with current standard of care treatment such as 5-ASA and Jak inhibitor.

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