Laquinimod (248281-84-7) is an immunomodulator1 that inhibits inflammation2 and autoimmunity3,4 via activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)5. It has been investigated as a treatment for multiple sclerosis6 and has shown efficacy in Huntington’s disease models7,8.
abr-215062 dose-dependently inhibited disease and showed better disease inhibitory effects as compared to roquinimex (linomide). furthermore, abr-215062 inhibited the inflammation of both cd4+ t cells and macrophages into central nervous tissues [2].
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