VX 702

VX-702 is a highly selective p38α MAPK inhibitor, 14-fold more potent against p38α than against p38β. Phase 2.

VX-702 is a third generation inhibitor of p38 mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases, binding to both p38α and p38β (K_d = 3.7 and 17 nM, respectively) in an ATP-competitive fashion. It inhibits IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α production in LPS-primed blood with IC₅₀ values of 59, 122, and 99 ng/ml, respectively. VX-702, at 1 μM, inhibits activation of p38 in platelets by thrombin, U-46619 , or collagen but does not block platelet aggregation in response to collagen. Although orally active, VX-702 provides only transient suppression of biomarkers of inflammation in ongoing rheumatoid arthritis.

VX-702 is a third generation inhibitor of p38 mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases, binding to both p38α and p38β (Kd = 3.7 and 17 nM, respectively) in an ATP-competitive fashion. It inhibits IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α production in LPS-primed blood with IC50 values of 59, 122, and 99 ng/ml, respectively. VX-702, at 1 μM, inhibits activation of p38 in platelets by thrombin, U-46619 , or collagen but does not block platelet aggregation in response to collagen. Although orally active, VX-702 provides only transient suppression of biomarkers of inflammation in ongoing rheumatoid arthritis.[Cayman Chemical]

VX-702 is a p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibitor. VX-702 had no effect on platelet aggregation induced by any of the p38 MAPK agonists. VX-702 has potential use in the treatment of inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular diseases.

ChEBI: 6-(N-carbamoyl-2,6-difluoroanilino)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide is a phenylpyridine.

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