Incyclinide

Systematic (IUPAC) name
(4aS,5aR,12aS)-3,10,12,12a-Tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydronaphthacen-2-carboxamide
Clinical data
Trade names Metastat (proposed)
Legal status
  • Abandoned?
Identifiers
CAS Number 15866-90-7
ATC code None
PubChem CID 54678924
ChemSpider 28530521
UNII 21G64WZQ4I
KEGG D04519
ChEMBL CHEMBL2104970
Chemical data
Formula C19H17NO7
Molar mass 371.35 g·mol−1

Incyclinide (proposed trade name Metastat) is a chemically modified tetracycline antibiotic that was investigated in clinical trials for the treatment of rosacea,[1] various tumours, allergic and inflammatory diseases and a number of other conditions. The drug has no antibiotic properties.[2][3][4]

Mechanism of action

Like other tetracyclines, incyclinide inhibits matrix metalloproteinases.[2]

References

  1. Reuters: CollaGenex says incyclinide ineffective for rosacea
  2. 1 2 Viera, MH, Perez, OA, Berman, B. "Incyclinide". Drugs of the Future 32 (3): 209–214.
  3. H. Spreitzer (2 July 2007). "Neue Wirkstoffe - Incyclinid". Österreichische Apothekerzeitung (in German) (14/2007): 655.
  4. ClinicalTrials.gov: Incyclinide


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