Synonyms: example 727 [WO2012093101A1]
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Compound 2 is a small molecule complement factor D inhibitor that has been developed by Novartis [1]. The compound is orally bioavailable, and blocks activation of the complement alternative pathway in vitro and in vivo. Factor D inhibitors act upstream of the factor C5-targeting drugs such as eculizumab and ravulizumab, and small molecules are intended to offer more flexible therapeutic options than the existing monoclonal antibodies.
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Immunopharmacology Comments |
Inhibition of factor D is an attractive mechanism to block the activation of the alternative complement pathway of the innate immune system with high specificity and efficiency, and offers therapeutic potential for range of complement-mediated conditions. Compound 2 is a selective factor D inhibitor [1]. It inhibits membrane attack complex (MAC) formation in vitro (IC50 50 nM) and in vivo (in a mouse model of LPS-induced systemic alternative complement pathway activation; the mice expressing human factor D). |