ST-899 is a specific antagonist of the platelet-activating factor (PAF) receptor, demonstrating significant efficacy in reducing mortality in endotoxin (LPS)-induced shock models in mice. This compound effectively inhibits the elevation of serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF) levels triggered by LPS while showing no impact on interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels. By interrupting the positive feedback loop between PAF and TNF, ST-899 mitigates the inflammatory response. This reagent is valuable for research into inflammatory diseases, particularly septic shock.
ST-899 is a specific antagonist of the platelet-activating factor (PAF) receptor, demonstrating significant efficacy in reducing mortality in endotoxin (LPS)-induced shock models in mice. This compound effectively inhibits the elevation of serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF) levels triggered by LPS while showing no impact on interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels. By interrupting the positive feedback loop between PAF and TNF, ST-899 mitigates the inflammatory response. This reagent is valuable for research into inflammatory diseases, particularly septic shock.
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