General description
A cell-permeable sesquiterpene lactone with anti-inflammatory, antisecretory, and spasmolytic properties. Inhibits the expression of COX-2 and proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1) in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Also inhibits NF-κB and activation of MAP kinase.
A sesquiterpene lactone with anti-inflammatory, antisecretory, and spasmolytic properties. Inhibits the expression of COX-2 and proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1) in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Also inhibits NF-κB and activation of MAP kinase.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
the expression of COX-2 and proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1) in LPS-stimulated macrophages
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)
Other Notes
Wong, H.R., et al. 1999. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm.262, 375.
Bork, P.M., et al. 1997. FEBS Lett. 402, 85.
Hwang, D., et al. 1996. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 226, 810.
Barsby, R.W., et al. 1992. J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 44, 737.
Sumner, H., et al. 1992. Biochem. Pharmacol. 43, 2313.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51111600
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 512732-50MG