Golidocitinib: First Approval

Golidocitinib (高瑞哲^®) is an oral, potent, selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor being developed by Dizal (Jiangsu) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd for the treatment of cancer, including peripheral T cell lymphoma (PTCL). In June 2024, golidocitinib received conditional approval in China for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) PTCL who have received at least one line of systemic treatment. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of golidocitinib leading to this first approval for the treatment of adults with PTCL.