LY 178002

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LY 178002 Structure
LY 178002 structure
Common Name LY 178002
CAS Number 107889-32-7 Molecular Weight 319.46200
Density 1.139g/cm3 Boiling Point 489.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H25NO2S Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 250.1ºC

 Use of LY 178002


LY 178002 is a potent inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, phospholipase A2, with IC50 of 0.6 μM for 5-1ipoxygenase, inhibits cellular production of LTB4 by human polymorphonuclear leukocytes, and shows relatively weak inhibition on cyclooxygenase.

 Names

Name 5-[(3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)methylidene]-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one
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 LY 178002 Biological Activity

Description LY 178002 is a potent inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, phospholipase A2, with IC50 of 0.6 μM for 5-1ipoxygenase, inhibits cellular production of LTB4 by human polymorphonuclear leukocytes, and shows relatively weak inhibition on cyclooxygenase.
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Target

5-Lipoxygenase (5-LPO):0.6 μM (IC50)

PLA2:6.3 μM (IC50)

FCO:4.2 μM (IC50)

Cyclooxygenase

In Vitro LY178002 inhibits the generation of LTB4, PLA2 and FCO with IC50s of 0.1, 6.3 and 4.2 μM [1].
In Vivo LY 178002 (50 mg/kg) inhibits soft tissue swelling in the uninjected paw by 81%, and inhibits bone damage in rats. The minimum effective dose for LY178002 is 10 mg/kg p.o. In the established FCA model LY178002 at 50 mg/kg p.o. inhibits the uninjected paw swelling by 75%[1].
References

[1]. Panetta JA, et al. The anti-inflammatory effects of LY178002 and LY256548. Agents Actions. 1989 Jun;27(3-4):300-2.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.139g/cm3
Boiling Point 489.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H25NO2S
Molecular Weight 319.46200
Flash Point 250.1ºC
Exact Mass 319.16100
PSA 78.12000
LogP 4.42450
Vapour Pressure 3.2E-10mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.591
Storage condition 2-8℃

 Synonyms

LY 178002