Диацереина

Описание

Diacerein is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), reported to be useful in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions, including osteoarthritis. It forms water soluble chelates with calcium and copper, acting ultimately to reduce the activity of lysosomal enzymes and decrease the formation of rheumatoid factor.

Химические свойства

Yellow Crystalline Solid

Использование

Diacerein is a diacetyl precursor of rhein, an anthraquinone found in plants. Rhein, at 10 μM, inhibits IL-1β signaling, suppressing signaling through NF-κB and AP-1, and reduces the expression of the matrix metalloproteases MMP-1 and MMP-13. Diacerein, presumably after conversion to rhein, down-regulates the expression of the IL-1β receptor on articular chondrocytes, enhances the expression of TGF-β, and increases collagen and aggrecan. It does not alter COX activity. It is mildly effective in ameliorating osteoarthritis.