Discovery of STAT3 Inhibitors: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

Small-molecule inhibitors of STAT3 like BP-1-102 and BTP analogues displayed great potential against various cancers, while natural products, as well as peptide and peptidomimetics, also showed promising application. Therefore, STAT3 has become a promising target with great research value, and the development of STAT3 inhibitors may provide more therapeutic strategies for STAT3-related diseases.