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GLPG-0259

Development stage
Phase 2
Lead developer
Galapagos
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
01

Overview

GLPG-0259 is a small molecule inhibitor of mitogen‑activated protein kinase–activated protein kinase 5 (MAPKAPK5), developed by Galapagos for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It represents a novel mechanism of action in RA therapy by targeting MAPKAPK5—a kinase involved in inflammation and cartilage breakdown—demonstrating bone protection and reduced inflammation in preclinical models. The drug has completed Phase I clinical trials showing good safety and pharmacokinetics profiles supporting once-daily oral dosing and has advanced to Phase II studies for rheumatoid arthritis[3][4][6][8].

Other names
1195065-29-252EG7RFE6YUNII-52EG7RFE6YUNII52EG7RFE6YUNII 52EG7RFE6Y4-(8-((4-((1S,4S)-5-Isopropyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)phenyl)amino)-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-5-yl)furan-2-carboxamide
02

Targets

MAPKAPK5 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase–activated protein kinase 5)

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