Incyclinide
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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.[2][3]
Data from animal studies suggest that centrally infused incyclinide attenuates
angiotensin II-induced hypertension. This was also associated with unique changes in gut microbial communities and profound attenuation of gut pathology in animal models of hypertension.[4]
Mechanism of action
Like other tetracyclines, incyclinide inhibits
matrix metalloproteinases. In contrast to traditional tetracyclines, it lacks antibiotic properties.[5]
References
- ^ Reuters: CollaGenex says incyclinide ineffective for rosacea
- ^ Spreitzer H (2 July 2007). "Neue Wirkstoffe - Incyclinid". Österreichische Apothekerzeitung (in German) (14/2007): 655.
- ^ ClinicalTrials.gov: Incyclinide
- PMID 30612527.
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