Tyk2-IN-5 (compound 6) is a highly potent, selective and orally active Tyk2 inhibitor and targets the JH2 domain, with a Ki of 0.086 nM for Tyk2 JH2 and an IC50 of 25 nM for IFNα. Highly effective in inhibiting IFNγ production in a rat pharmacodynamics model and fully efficacious in a rat adjuvant arthritis model[1].
[1]. Liu C, et al. Identification of Imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine Derivatives as Potent, Selective, and Orally Active Tyk2 JH2 Inhibitors. ACS Med Chem Lett. 2019 Feb 21;10(3):383-388.