Synonyms: JNJ-479655 | JNJ47965567
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: JNJ-479655 is a centrally acting, selective P2X7 antagonist. The enhanced brain to plasma ratio achieved by this compound boosts its utility as a tool to understand the role of P2X7 in CNS models of pathophysiology [1].
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Antagonism of P2X7 may have a role to play in the treatment of psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions, and in the control of chronic pain. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
ATP-induced IL-1β release via activation of P2X7 is believed to contribute to neuroinflammation and pain [2,9], mood disorders [5], epilepsy [4] and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease [3] and multiple sclerosis [10]. Therefore, inactivation of the ion channel by an antagonist may ameliorate inflammatory aspects of these conditions. Further reading: [6-8]. |