Licofelone-d₆  (Synonyms: ML-3000-d₆)

Licofelone-d₆ is the deuterium labeled Licofelone[1]. Licofelone (ML-3000) is a dual COX/5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) inhibitor (IC50=0.21/0.18 μM, respectively) for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Licofelone exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects. Licofelone induces apoptosis, and decreases the production of proinflammatory leukotrienes and prostaglandins[2][3][4].

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs^[1].

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385.92

C₂₃H₁₆D₆ClNO₂

1178549-81-9

156897-06-2

OC(CC1=C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)C(C3=CC=CC=C3)=C4N1CC(C([2H])([2H])[2H])(C4)C([2H])([2H])[2H])=O

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• [1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Tavolari S, et al. Licofelone, a dual COX/5-LOX inhibitor, induces apoptosis in HCA-7 colon cancer cells through the mitochondrial pathway independently from its ability to affect the arachidonic acid cascade. Carcinogenesis. 2008 Feb;29(2):371-80.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Alvaro-Gracia JM, et al. Licofelone--clinical update on a novel LOX/COX inhibitor for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2004 Feb43 Suppl 1:i21-5.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Laufer SA, et al. (6,7-Diaryldihydropyrrolizin-5-yl)acetic acids, a novel class of potent dual inhibitors of both cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase. J Med Chem. 1994 Jun 1037(12):1894-7.  [Content Brief]