Pralnacasan (Synonyms: VX-740; HMR 3480) |
Catalog No.GC62567 |
Pralnacasan (VX-740) es un inhibidor potente, selectivo, no peptÍdico y activo por vÍa oral de la enzima convertidora de interleucina-1β (ICE, caspasa 1) con una Ki de 1,4 nM.
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Sample solution is provided at 25 µL, 10mM.
Pralnacasan (VX-740) is a potent, selective, non-peptide and orally active interleukin-1β converting enzyme (ICE, caspase 1) inhibitor with a Ki of 1.4 nM. Pralnacasan inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-18, IL-1β , and IFN-γ. Pralnacasan has the potential for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis treatment[1][2].
Pralnacasan (0 -50 mg/kg; oral gavage; twice a day; for 6 weeks; female Balb/c mice) treatment reduces joint damage. Pralnacasan treatment does not appear to affect the weight of the animals[1].
[1]. Rudolphi K, et al. Pralnacasan, an inhibitor of interleukin-1beta converting enzyme, reduces joint damage in two murine models of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2003 Oct;11(10):738-46.
[2]. Loher F, et al. The interleukin-1 beta-converting enzyme inhibitor pralnacasan reduces dextran sulfate sodium-induced murine colitis and T helper 1 T-cell activation. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2004 Feb;308(2):583-90.
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