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Inhibitory effect of F-1322 on allergic eosinophil infiltration in airways
A Mochizuki1, B Lee, M Shibata
1Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Fujirebio Inc., Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
The effects of F-1322 (N-[2-[4-(benzhydryloxy)piperidino]ethyl]-3-hydroxy-5-(3-pyridy lmethoxy)-2-naphthamide) on antigen-induced eosinophil infiltration and interleukin-5 production in the airways and on in vitro eosinophil migration were investigated. F-1322 (10-30 mg/kg, p.o.) inhibited antigen-induced eosinophil infiltration and interleukin-5 production in the airways of sensitized mice in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, F-1322 (0.1-10 microM) prevented the in vitro migration of eosinophils from guinea-pigs and humans induced by recombinant human interleukin-5, platelet-activating factor, and leukotriene B4 in a concentration-dependent manner. These results indicate that F-1322 has an inhibitory effect on allergic eosinophil infiltration of the airways by preventing both eosinophil migration and interleukin-5 production. These pharmacological profiles suggest that F-1322 will be a useful therapeutic for allergic diseases, especially asthma.