The Critical and Unexpected Role of a Methyl Group in Interleukin-17A Inhibitors
Xiaobing Deng, Bo Li, Huiling Chen, Gang Zhou, Weiping Lyv, Wen‐Jia Tian, Yuwen Su, Ye Zhou
The paper investigates the impact of a methyl group substitution in IL-17 inhibitors, finding that replacing a difluoro group with a methyl significantly improves safety and efficacy.
bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2025 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology