Hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1), a member of the Ste20 serine/threonine kinases family, negatively regulates T cell function and is considered a promising target for immunotherapy. Despite the promising efficacy demonstrated in preclinical models, no HPK1 inhibitors are currently approved for clinical use, due to challenges including balance between kinase selectivity and pharmacokinetic properties.
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