Synonyms: compound 19f [PMID: 7830278] | OPC-6535 | OPC6535
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Tetomilast is a PDE4 inhibitor. Inhibition of PDE4 blocks the oxidative burst in human neutrophils, which is a major mediator of tissue injury in inflammatory diseases. Tetomilast (OPC-6535) was originally identified as an inhibitor of superoxide production by human neutrophils [1]. The clinical potential of PDE4 inhibition in inflammatory bowel disease was reviewed by Salari and Abdollahiin 2012 [2].
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Immunopharmacology Comments |
Tetomilast (OPC-6535) was originally identified as an inhibitor of superoxide production by human neutrophils [1], and it was subsequently identified that this action was mediated by inhibition of PDE4. PDE4 inhibition blocks the oxidative burst in human neutrophils, which is a major mediator of tissue injury in inflammatory diseases. |