Morcamilast is a selective and orally active phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, exhibiting IC50 values of 1.28 nM for PDE4A1A, 2.33 nM for PDE4B1, and 1.63 nM for PDE4D2. This compound demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-12/23p40, IL-23, and IL-17A in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and T cells. Morcamilast also exhibits antipruritic effects, making it a valuable tool for investigating psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and various other inflammatory disorders.
Morcamilast is a selective and orally active phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, exhibiting IC50 values of 1.28 nM for PDE4A1A, 2.33 nM for PDE4B1, and 1.63 nM for PDE4D2. This compound demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-12/23p40, IL-23, and IL-17A in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and T cells. Morcamilast also exhibits antipruritic effects, making it a valuable tool for investigating psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and various other inflammatory disorders.
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