Uses
Tibenelast (LY186655) free acid is a potent and orally active is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Tibenelast free acid is an anti-asthma agent Tibenelast free acid increases the heart rate response to isoproterenol (HY-108353). Tibenelast free acid shows anti-anaphylactic shock activity. Tibenelast free acid has the potential for the research of asthma and other respiratory diseases[1][2].
References
[1] Ho PP, et al. Tibenelast, 5,6-diethoxybenzo(B)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, sodium salt (LY186655), is an orally active anti-asthma compound in the guinea pig. Life Sci. 1990;46(13):917-25. DOI:
10.1016/0024-3205(90)90093-7[2] Schwertschlag US, et al. Effect of tibenelast (a phosphodiesterase inhibitor) and theophylline on isoproterenol-stimulated heart rate, cyclic AMP and norepinephrine levels. Pharmacology. 1993;46(3):142-7. DOI:
10.1159/000139039
