A Popular Cancer Target Is Eyed for a Rare Immune Disorder

PI3K inhibitors have been an area of great interest for drug developers targeting cancers, but they’ve been difficult to turn into promising drugs due to safety concerns and a lack of efficacy in clinical trials. Pharming, though, believes PI3K can be a valuable target to treat APDS, a rare, immune condition. The company is working to develop Leniolisib, which it licensed from the drug giant Novartis in 2019. We spoke to Anurag Relan, chief medical officer of Pharming, about APDS, the role its PI3K inhibitors can play in treating the condition, and why these drugs may have broader use in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.