RepurpOS

Lupus Nephritis

Disease intelligence for Lupus Nephritis: 110 alterations and 235 ranked therapeutics from curated public databases.

US DALYs2.70MWHO GHE 2021 · all ages
Global DALYs43.51MWHO GHE 2021 · worldwide
US mortality104.2K deaths/yrWHO GHE 2021
Global mortality1.39M deaths/yrWHO GHE 2021 · worldwide
NIH funding$148MFY2025 · RCDC estimate
Funding levelSeverely Underfunded
Spontaneous remissionSpontaneous remission essentially zero in class III/IV LN; progression to ESRD in 10-20% at 10 years on standard…
Best-intervention remissionVoclosporin + MMF + low-dose OCS: 40.8% complete renal response at 52 weeks (AURORA 1); belimumab + SOC: 43% primary…
Gap sizeModerate — better outcomes available with triple therapy but access and racial disparities limit implementation
Primary barrieraccess/practice
Full remission profile →

Disease overview

Alterations
110
Molecular (A)
100
Clinical (B–E)
10
Direct drugs
88
Via biomarker
149
Natural agents
0
Natural products
32
Merged ranked
235
With trial/literature evidence
25

Sources: Open Targets, HPO, ClinicalTrials.gov, DGIdb, ChEMBL, PubMed Literature, GreenMedInfo, Examine.com · Pipeline phase 7 · Updated 2026-07-06

Remission & chronicity

Spontaneous remission
Spontaneous remission essentially zero in class III/IV LN; progression to ESRD in 10-20% at 10 years on standard therapy; renal flares in 30-50% of patients achieving initial response
Best-intervention remission
Voclosporin + MMF + low-dose OCS: 40.8% complete renal response at 52 weeks (AURORA 1); belimumab + SOC: 43% primary efficacy renal response (BLISS-LN); obinutuzumab + MMF + SOC: superior histological response vs rituximab (NOBILITY)
Drug-free remission
Relapse after remission
Chronicity
Gap size
Moderate — better outcomes available with triple therapy but access and racial disparities limit implementation
Primary barrier
access/practice
Barrier detail: Black and Hispanic patients have significantly worse LN outcomes and are underrepresented in landmark trials; voclosporin and belimumab add significant cost; cyclophosphamide still used in some settings where MMF is equally effective in non-Black patients (Euro-Lupus low-dose equivalent); racial disparities in specialist access

Last SoC change: 2021 — voclosporin (Lupkynis) approved; belimumab IV added for LN (BLISS-LN); MMF established as standard for induction since ACR 2012 guidelines; cyclophosphamide from 1986 (NIH protocol)

Remission data layers: disease_db_100 · source-locked manual data · confidence: high

Identifiers: MONDO: MONDO:0005556 · ORPHA: ORPHA:300345

Alterations

Showing 80 of 110 · Types A (molecular) through E (functional)

NameTypeSubtypeDirection FrequencyEvidenceSourcesLinks
ACKR2
atypical chemokine receptor 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
AGTR1
angiotensin II receptor type 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Adverse events Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
BTK
Bruton tyrosine kinase
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
BTLA
B and T lymphocyte associated
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
C1QB
complement C1q B chain
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
C2
complement C2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
C3
complement C3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
C3AR1
complement C3a receptor 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
C5
complement C5
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
C5AR1
complement C5a receptor 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CCL2
C-C motif chemokine ligand 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CCR5
C-C motif chemokine receptor 5
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD19
CD19 molecule
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD38
CD38 molecule
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD3D
CD3 delta subunit of T-cell receptor complex
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD3E
CD3 epsilon subunit of T-cell receptor complex
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD3G
CD3 gamma subunit of T-cell receptor complex
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD4
CD4 molecule
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD40
CD40 molecule
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD40LG
CD40 ligand
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD80
CD80 molecule
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD86
CD86 molecule
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CD8A
CD8 subunit alpha
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CFB
complement factor B
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CFH
complement factor H
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CRP
C-reactive protein
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CSF3
colony stimulating factor 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
CXCR3
C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Complete remission Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
DHODH
dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (quinone)
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
DNASE1
deoxyribonuclease 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
DUSP22
dual specificity phosphatase 22
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Efficacy of combined corticosteroids and TAC compared to combined corticosteroids and MMF in achieving sustained renal response (RR) in patients with active lupus nephritis [Class III/IV±V (LN)] Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
FCGR2A
Fc gamma receptor IIa
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
FCGR2B
Fc gamma receptor IIb
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
FCGRT
Fc gamma receptor and transporter
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
FKBP1A
FKBP prolyl isomerase 1A
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
GMPS
guanosine monophosphate synthase
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
HPSE
heparanase
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IFNA1
interferon alpha 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IFNAR1
interferon alpha and beta receptor subunit 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IFNG
interferon gamma
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IFNL3
interferon lambda 3
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IGHE
immunoglobulin heavy constant epsilon
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL12B
interleukin 12B
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL17A
interleukin 17A
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL1B
interleukin 1 beta
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL23A
interleukin 23 subunit alpha
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL2RA
interleukin 2 receptor subunit alpha
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL2RB
interleukin 2 receptor subunit beta
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL2RG
interleukin 2 receptor subunit gamma
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL34
interleukin 34
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IL6
interleukin 6
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IMPDH1
inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
IMPDH2
inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Incidence of adverse events Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
Infections requiring hospitalization Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
JAK1
Janus kinase 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
JAK2
Janus kinase 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
LAMP1
lysosome associated membrane protein 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
LCN2
lipocalin 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
LILRA4
leukocyte immunoglobulin like receptor A4
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Long-term Period: Number of Participants With Marked Abnormalities in Results of Clinical Laboratory Tests Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
MASP2
MBL associated serine protease 2
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
MIF
macrophage migration inhibitory factor
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
MS4A1
membrane spanning 4-domains A1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
MTOR
mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
NR3C1
nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 1
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
Number of Patients With Complete Remission Lab / Clinical Lab value Emerging ClinicalTrials.gov
PIMREG
PICALM interacting mitotic regulator
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLA1
DNA polymerase alpha 1, catalytic subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLA2
DNA polymerase alpha 2, accessory subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLD1
DNA polymerase delta 1, catalytic subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLD2
DNA polymerase delta 2, accessory subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLD3
DNA polymerase delta 3, accessory subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLD4
DNA polymerase delta 4, accessory subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLE
DNA polymerase epsilon, catalytic subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLE2
DNA polymerase epsilon 2, accessory subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets
POLE3
DNA polymerase epsilon 3, accessory subunit
Molecular Gene Emerging Open Targets

Therapeutics

Direct disease associations, biomarker-linked drugs, OSMF narrative-review natural agents, merged ranking, and clinical trial / literature evidence (top agents)

DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreTrials & literatureSourcesLinks
TACROLIMUS ANHYDROUS Small molecule Approved Strong 105
8 trials
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT01316133 — A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus With Steroid in Korean Lupus Nephritis Patients (TERMINATED) PHASE4
  • NCT00876616 — Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Multi-target Therapy in Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT02630628 — Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Versus Mycophenolate in Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT03791827 — Multicenter Registry of Pediatric Lupus Nephritis in China (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT01056237 — Long-Term Study of Multi-target Therapy as Maintenance Treatment for Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT00569101 — A Pilot Study for the Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus in the Treatment of Refractory Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) PHASE2
  • NCT00298506 — Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of FK506 Combined With Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Lupus Nephritis (III/IV/V) (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT05863936 — Trial of Belimumab Combined With Multi-target Induction Therapy in Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) PHASE3

Open Targets, ChEMBL
SIROLIMUS Small molecule Approved Strong 100
2 trials 1 Meta-analysis
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT04892212 — Sirolimus in Treatment of Proteinuric Flares of Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) PHASE2, PHASE3
  • NCT00050713 — Sirolimus Therapy for Idiopathic and Lupus Membranous Nephropathy (COMPLETED) PHASE2

Published literature

Open Targets, ChEMBL
ACALABRUTINIB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ACALABRUTINIB MALEATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ACETAZOLAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
AMPHETAMINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ANGIOTENSIN II Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
1 trials 2 Trial pubs 1 RCT
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Registry trials

  • NCT03526042 — Angiotensin-II Receptor Antibodies Blockade With Losartan in Patients With Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) NA

DGIdb
ANGIOTENSIN II ACETATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
ASCORBIC ACID Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ATORVASTATIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
1 pubs
View evidence
DGIdb
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TRIHYDRATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
AVACINCAPTAD PEGOL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AXICABTAGENE CILOLEUCEL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AZILSARTAN KAMEDOXOMIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
AZILSARTAN MEDOXOMIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BENAZEPRIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BICALUTAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
BLINATUMOMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BREXUCABTAGENE AUTOLEUCEL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
CAPTOPRIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
2 RCT
View evidence

Published literature

DGIdb
CARBACHOL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CATUMAXOMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CIPROFLOXACIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CISPLATIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CLOMIPRAMINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CLOZAPINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CROVALIMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CYCLOSPORINE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
4 trials 4 Cochrane 3 RCT
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT01299922 — Clinical Trial Treatment in Lupus Nephritis (WITHDRAWN) PHASE3
  • NCT03791827 — Multicenter Registry of Pediatric Lupus Nephritis in China (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT00976300 — Cyclosporine A or Intravenous Cyclophosphamide for Lupus Nephritis: The Cyclofa-Lune Study (COMPLETED) PHASE2
  • NCT04756492 — Prognostic Factors for Treatment Responses in Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis at Sohag University Hospital (UNKNOWN)

Published literature

DGIdb
DARATUMUMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
DASATINIB ANHYDROUS Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
DEXAMETHASONE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
2 trials 1 Trial pubs
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT03580291 — Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Treatment for Lupus Nephritis (LN) (UNKNOWN) PHASE2
  • NCT07340463 — The Efficacy and Safety of Biologics (Belimumab/ Telitacicept) Induction Therapy in Proliferative Lupus Nephritis Patients for 6 Months Compared With Mycophenolate Mofetil Treatment (RECRUITING) PHASE2

Published literature

DGIdb
DIAZEPAM Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DICHLORPHENAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DISULFIRAM Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
DOCETAXEL ANHYDROUS Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ECULIZUMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ELRANATAMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ENTRECTINIB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
EPCORITAMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
EPIRUBICIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
EPROSARTAN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
EPROSARTAN MESYLATE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
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DGIdb
ETHOXZOLAMIDE Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
FLUMAZENIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
FLUOROURACIL Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
GENISTEIN Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95
1 pubs
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DGIdb
GLATIRAMER Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
GLOFITAMAB Repurposing Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreTrials & literatureSourcesLinks
ABATACEPT Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
ALDESLEUKIN Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
ANIFROLUMAB Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
ATACICEPT Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
AZATHIOPRINE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
BARICITINIB Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
CENERIMOD Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
CYCLOSPORINE Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
IANALUMAB Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
LEFLUNOMIDE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
METHYLPREDNISOLONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
MIZORIBINE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
MYCOPHENOLATE SODIUM Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
MYCOPHENOLIC ACID Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
OBINUTUZUMAB Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
PREDNISONE Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
RITUXIMAB Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
SECUKINUMAB Biologic Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
TACROLIMUS Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80 Open Targets
TACROLIMUS ANHYDROUS Small molecule Phase III Moderate 80
8 trials
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT01316133 — A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus With Steroid in Korean Lupus Nephritis Patients (TERMINATED) PHASE4
  • NCT00876616 — Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Multi-target Therapy in Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT02630628 — Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Versus Mycophenolate in Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) PHASE3
  • NCT03791827 — Multicenter Registry of Pediatric Lupus Nephritis in China (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT01056237 — Long-Term Study of Multi-target Therapy as Maintenance Treatment for Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT00569101 — A Pilot Study for the Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus in the Treatment of Refractory Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) PHASE2
  • NCT00298506 — Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of FK506 Combined With Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Lupus Nephritis (III/IV/V) (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT05863936 — Trial of Belimumab Combined With Multi-target Induction Therapy in Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) PHASE3

Open Targets
BETAMETHASONE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
BIIB-023 Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
CALCITRIOL Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
CURCUMIN Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DAPAGLIFLOZIN Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DARATUMUMAB Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DAXDILIMAB Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DAZODALIBEP Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DEUCRAVACITINIB Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DEXAMETHASONE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
EBRIBAFUSP ALFA Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
ETANERCEPT Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
FLUDARABINE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
GUSELKUMAB Biologic Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
HYDROCORTISONE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE Small molecule Phase II Emerging 60 Open Targets
DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreTrials & literatureSourcesLinks
ACALABRUTINIB Repurposing via BTK Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ACALABRUTINIB MALEATE Repurposing via BTK Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ACETAZOLAMIDE Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
AMPHETAMINE Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
ANGIOTENSIN II Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
1 trials 2 Trial pubs 1 RCT
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT03526042 — Angiotensin-II Receptor Antibodies Blockade With Losartan in Patients With Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) NA

DGIdb
ANGIOTENSIN II ACETATE Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
ASCORBIC ACID Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ATORVASTATIN Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
1 pubs
View evidence
DGIdb
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TRIHYDRATE Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
AVACINCAPTAD PEGOL Repurposing via C5 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AXICABTAGENE CILOLEUCEL Repurposing via CD19 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
AZILSARTAN KAMEDOXOMIL Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
AZILSARTAN MEDOXOMIL Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BENAZEPRIL Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BICALUTAMIDE Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
BLINATUMOMAB Repurposing via CD19 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
BREXUCABTAGENE AUTOLEUCEL Repurposing via CD19 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
CAPTOPRIL Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
2 RCT
View evidence

Published literature

DGIdb
CARBACHOL Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CATUMAXOMAB Repurposing via CD3D Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CIPROFLOXACIN Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CISPLATIN Repurposing via CCL2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CLOMIPRAMINE Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
CLOZAPINE Repurposing via C3 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CROVALIMAB Repurposing via C5 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
CYCLOSPORINE Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
4 trials 4 Cochrane 3 RCT
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT01299922 — Clinical Trial Treatment in Lupus Nephritis (WITHDRAWN) PHASE3
  • NCT03791827 — Multicenter Registry of Pediatric Lupus Nephritis in China (UNKNOWN)
  • NCT00976300 — Cyclosporine A or Intravenous Cyclophosphamide for Lupus Nephritis: The Cyclofa-Lune Study (COMPLETED) PHASE2
  • NCT04756492 — Prognostic Factors for Treatment Responses in Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis at Sohag University Hospital (UNKNOWN)

Published literature

DGIdb
DARATUMUMAB Repurposing via CD38 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
DASATINIB ANHYDROUS Repurposing via BTK Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
DEXAMETHASONE Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
2 trials 1 Trial pubs
View evidence

Registry trials

  • NCT03580291 — Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Treatment for Lupus Nephritis (LN) (UNKNOWN) PHASE2
  • NCT07340463 — The Efficacy and Safety of Biologics (Belimumab/ Telitacicept) Induction Therapy in Proliferative Lupus Nephritis Patients for 6 Months Compared With Mycophenolate Mofetil Treatment (RECRUITING) PHASE2

Published literature

DGIdb
DIAZEPAM Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DICHLORPHENAMIDE Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL
DISULFIRAM Repurposing via AGTR1 Small molecule Approved Strong 95
No indexed hits
View evidence
DGIdb
DOCETAXEL ANHYDROUS Repurposing via CCL2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ECULIZUMAB Repurposing via C5 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ELRANATAMAB Repurposing via CD3D Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
ENTRECTINIB Repurposing via BTK Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
EPCORITAMAB Repurposing via CD3D Small molecule Approved Strong 95 DGIdb
EPIRUBICIN Repurposing via ACKR2 Small molecule Approved Strong 95 ChEMBL

Natural Products

32 natural products with the same evidence schema as repurposed drugs — registry trials, PubMed literature, and reference links (pipeline-ranked)

Reference lookups: GreenMedInfo · Examine.com

DrugTypePhaseEvidence ScoreTrials & literatureSourcesLinks
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 10
1 Trial pubs
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Published literature

GreenMedInfo
Cordyceps Natural product Mushroom Preclinical Emerging 7
6 pubs
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GreenMedInfo
Turmeric Natural product Botanical Phase II Emerging 7
1 trials 1 Trial pubs 1 RCT
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Registry trials

  • NCT05714670 — The Effect of Curcumin on the Clinical Outcome of Pediatric Patients with Active Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) PHASE2

Published literature

GreenMedInfo
Astragalus Natural product TCM herb Preclinical Emerging 7
1 Trial pubs 1 RCT
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Published literature

GreenMedInfo
Egcg Natural product Food compound Preclinical Emerging 7
No indexed hits
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Quercetin Natural product Food compound Preclinical Emerging 7
No indexed hits
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GreenMedInfo
Probiotics Natural product Probiotic Preclinical Emerging 7 GreenMedInfo
Tripterygium Wilfordii Natural product Nutraceutical Phase III Emerging 0
3 trials 1 Trial pubs
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Registry trials

  • NCT00881309 — To Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Tripterygium (TW) Versus AZA in the Maintenance Therapy for Lupus Nephritis (COMPLETED) NA
  • NCT01646736 — Efficacy and Safety of Tripterygium Wilfordii in Patients With Lupus Nephritis (UNKNOWN) PHASE2, PHASE3
  • NCT00935389 — Prospective Study of TW in the Treatment of LN Type V With Gross Proteinuria (COMPLETED) NA

Published literature

GreenMedInfo
Peony Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
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Flaxseed Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
3 Trial pubs 1 RCT
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Published literature

GreenMedInfo
Flavonoids Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
4 pubs
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Emodin Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
2 pubs
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Honokiol Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
2 pubs
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Luteolin Natural product Food compound Preclinical Emerging 0
No indexed hits
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Ginsenosides Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
1 pubs
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Soy Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
1 pubs
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Antrodia Camphorata Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
1 pubs
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Citral Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
1 pubs
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Lactobacillus Plantarum Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
2 pubs
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Magnolol Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0
1 pubs
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Sophora Flavescens Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Piperine Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Procyanidin B2 Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Enterodiol Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Enterolactone Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Lignans Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside (Sdg) Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Icariin Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Celastrol Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Fisetin Natural product Food compound Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Paeonol Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo
Punicalagin Natural product Nutraceutical Preclinical Emerging 0 GreenMedInfo

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