Synonyms: SB 659032
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2, PLA2-G7) inhibitors such as rilapladib and darapladib have been evaluated in clinical trials: darapladib for coronary heart disease, and rilapladib for Alzheimer's disease. Compounds of different chemotypes are being explored as tools to further optimise the pharmacological modulation of PLA2-G7 as a target for clinical intervention- see also (S)-23 [PMID: 27933945] (tool compound).
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
The potential for this compound to treat Alzheimer's disease has been assessed in a Phase 2a study (NCT01428453). |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Lp-PLA2 is a circulating enzyme secreted by monocytes and generates proinflammatory and oxidative mediators such as lysophosphatidylcholine and oxidized fatty acids, which promote development of atherosclerotic lesions. Lp-PLA2 is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and vascular inflammation. Dysregulated lipid metabolism has been implicated in stroke and dementia. Some research suggests that Lp-PLA2 may be a risk for dementia [2], but this is not the conclusion of a different study which does not find this disease association [1]. |