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Linomide (CAS 84088-42-6)

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Alternate Names:
1,2-Dihydro-4-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-2-oxo-N-phenyl-3-quinolinecarboxamide
Application:
Linomide is an immunomodulator and apoptosis inhibitor
CAS Number:
84088-42-6
Molecular Weight:
308.33
Molecular Formula:
C18H16N2O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Linomide is a compound that functions as an immunomodulator by inhibiting the proliferation of T cells and the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. It acts by specifically targeting and blocking the activity of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, an enzyme involved in the de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis pathway. This inhibition ultimately leads to the suppression of T cell activation and the reduction of inflammatory responses. Linomide interferes with the expression of adhesion molecules on endothelial cells, thereby inhibiting the migration of leukocytes to sites of inflammation. Its mechanism of action involves modulating the immune response at the molecular level, making it a potential candidate for further investigation in immunological and inflammatory research.


Linomide (CAS 84088-42-6) References

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  3. Multiformic modulation of endotoxin effects by linomide.  |  Shalev, M., et al. 1999. Clin Immunol. 93: 250-5. PMID: 10600336
  4. Protective effect of Linomide on TNF-alpha-induced hepatic injury.  |  Klintman, D., et al. 2002. J Hepatol. 36: 226-32. PMID: 11830334
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  6. Linomide inhibits insulitis and modulates cytokine production in pancreatic islets in the nonobese diabetic mouse.  |  Dahlén, E., et al. 2003. Int Immunopharmacol. 3: 17-30. PMID: 12538031
  7. Linomide improves the effect of interstitial laser thermotherapy in a rat liver tumour model.  |  Ivarsson, K., et al. 2003. Anticancer Res. 23: 1257-63. PMID: 12820380
  8. Linomide and antibody-targeted superantigen therapy abolishes formation of liver metastases in mice.  |  Liu, Q., et al. 2003. Eur Surg Res. 35: 457-63. PMID: 14593228
  9. Interleukin-10 mediates the protective effect of Linomide by reducing CXC chemokine production in endotoxin-induced liver injury.  |  Li, X., et al. 2004. Br J Pharmacol. 143: 865-71. PMID: 15492015
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Linomide, 10 mg

sc-204057
10 mg
$165.00

Linomide, 50 mg

sc-204057A
50 mg
$697.00