Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Compound 48 is an orally active, selective histamine H4 receptor antagonist that was developed as a potential therapy for the pruritis and inflammation associated with atopic dermatitis [4].
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Immunopharmacology Comments |
H4 antagonist 48 exhibits simultaneous anti-pruritic and anti-inflammatory effects in mouse models of atopic dermatitis [4]. As a clinical lead this compound represents a viable alternative to the current use of corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors (with adjuvant antihistamine drugs administered to combat itcing) as first-line treatments for atopic dermatitis. Anti-IL-4Rα and anti-IL-31RA antibodies are also being considered as atopic dermatitis therapies, but these are administered by injection, and patient compliance could therefore be an issue with these medications. |