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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C23H22ClNO2
Molecular Weight 379.879
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of LICOFELONE

SMILES

CC1(C)CN2C(CC(O)=O)=C(C(=C2C1)C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=C(Cl)C=C4

InChI

InChIKey=UAWXGRJVZSAUSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C23H22ClNO2/c1-23(2)13-19-22(15-6-4-3-5-7-15)21(16-8-10-17(24)11-9-16)18(12-20(26)27)25(19)14-23/h3-11H,12-14H2,1-2H3,(H,26,27)

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C23H22ClNO2
Molecular Weight 379.879
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description
Curator's Comment: Description was created based on several sources, including https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17305568 http://hktmc.com.cn/ChineseMedia/Magazine/Medicine/ajdmpk/AJDMPK-2010-4/AJPP%202010-4%20_287-299_%20ML3000.pdf

Licofelone (ML 3000) is a pyrrolizine derivative originally discovered by Merckle GmbH and developed by EuroAllaince with a unique pharmacological profile, which comprises optimal gastrointestinal tolerability and high analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. These effects are due to balanced and selective inhibition of both cyclo-oxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase. Inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase may reduce the gastrointestinal toxicity associated with other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which only inhibit cyclooxygenase. Licofelone also has antipyretic and antiaggregatory properties. Clinical and preclinical trials were also undertaken for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, pain and inflammation. However, development for these indications appear to have been discontinued.

CNS Activity

Curator's Comment: Almost no penetration of the blood-brain barrier was noted in animal study. No human data available.

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
0.21 µM [IC50]
0.18 µM [IC50]
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
Other AEs: fever, hot flashes...
Other AEs:
fever (6.7%)
hot flashes (6.7%)
dizzines (6.7%)
abdominal pain (26.7%)
diarrhea (50%)
Flatulence (13.3%)
coughing (13.3%)
rhinitis (16.6%)
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Flatulence 13.3%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
coughing 13.3%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
rhinitis 16.6%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
abdominal pain 26.7%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
diarrhea 50%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
dizzines 6.7%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
fever 6.7%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
hot flashes 6.7%
400 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral (unknown)
Highest studied dose
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, ADULT
n = 30
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: ADULT
Sex: M+F
Food Status: UNKNOWN
Population Size: 30
Sources:
Sourcing

Sourcing

Vendor/AggregatorIDURL
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
The metabolic effects of inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase and of cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 are an advancement in the efficacy and safety of anti-inflammatory therapy.
2003 Jul
Anti arthritic drugs--SMi conference: dual inhibitors. 28-29 April 2003, London, UK.
2003 Jun
The gastrointestinal tolerability of the LOX/COX inhibitor, licofelone, is similar to placebo and superior to naproxen therapy in healthy volunteers: results from a randomized, controlled trial.
2004 Apr
Regulation of the expression of 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein/5-lipoxygenase and the synthesis of leukotriene B(4) in osteoarthritic chondrocytes: role of transforming growth factor beta and eicosanoids.
2004 Dec
Licofelone--clinical update on a novel LOX/COX inhibitor for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
2004 Feb
Osteoarthritis therapy--are there still unmet needs?
2004 Feb
Is licofelone, a dual inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase, a promising alternative in anti-inflammatory therapy?
2004 Feb
Gateways to clinical trials.
2004 Jan-Feb
The inhibition of subchondral bone resorption in the early phase of experimental dog osteoarthritis by licofelone is associated with a reduction in the synthesis of MMP-13 and cathepsin K.
2004 Mar
Licofelone, an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase, specifically inhibits cyclooxygenase-1-dependent platelet activation.
2004 Mar 19
Gateways to clinical trials.
2004 Sep
Pain and osteoarthritis: new drugs and mechanisms.
2004 Sep
Leukotriene and prostaglandin synthesis pathways in osteoarthritic synovial membranes: regulating factors for interleukin 1beta synthesis.
2005 Apr
Superiority of the gastroduodenal safety profile of licofelone over rofecoxib, a COX-2 selective inhibitor, in dogs.
2005 Feb
The regulation of human MMP-13 by licofelone, an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenases and 5-lipoxygenase, in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes is mediated by the inhibition of the p38 MAP kinase signalling pathway.
2005 Jun
Effect of licofelone against NSAIDs-induced gastrointestinal ulceration and inflammation.
2005 Mar
Dual inhibition of cyclo-oxygenases and 5-lipoxygenase: a novel therapeutic approach to inflammation?
2005 May
Eicosanoids, osteoarthritis, and crystal deposition diseases.
2005 May
Effects on primary haemostasis of an anti-inflammatory agent with 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inhibitory activity.
2006 Dec
Extracellular localization of galectin-3 has a deleterious role in joint tissues.
2007
Licofelone--a novel analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.
2007
Efficacy of licofelone in dogs with clinical osteoarthritis.
2007 Apr 28
Dynamic simulations on the arachidonic acid metabolic network.
2007 Mar 23
Combination Therapy of PPARgamma Ligands and Inhibitors of Arachidonic Acid in Lung Cancer.
2008
Analysis of the precision and sensitivity to change of different approaches to assess cartilage loss by quantitative MRI in a longitudinal multicentre clinical trial in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
2008
Finding multiple target optimal intervention in disease-related molecular network.
2008
Diacerein inhibits the synthesis of resorptive enzymes and reduces osteoclastic differentiation/survival in osteoarthritic subchondral bone: a possible mechanism for a protective effect against subchondral bone remodelling.
2008
The dual inhibitor of lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase ML3000 decreases the expression of CXCR3 ligands.
2008 Apr
The target of arachidonic acid pathway is a new anticancer strategy for human prostate cancer.
2008 Dec
Cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) selectivity of COX inhibitors.
2008 Feb
A role for subchondral bone changes in the process of osteoarthritis; a micro-CT study of two canine models.
2008 Feb 12
Licofelone: the answer to unmet needs in osteoarthritis therapy?
2008 Jan
Gateways to clinical trials.
2008 Jan-Feb
Is collagenase-3 (MMP-13) expression in chondrosarcoma of the jaws a true marker for tumor aggressiveness?
2008 Jun 13
Gateways to clinical trials.
2008 Mar
Licofelone suppresses prostaglandin E2 formation by interference with the inducible microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1.
2008 Sep
Treatment with ephrin B2 positively impacts the abnormal metabolism of human osteoarthritic chondrocytes.
2009
Protective effects of total fraction of avocado/soybean unsaponifiables on the structural changes in experimental dog osteoarthritis: inhibition of nitric oxide synthase and matrix metalloproteinase-13.
2009
Systematic review of the management of canine osteoarthritis.
2009 Apr 4
An exploration of the ability of tepoxalin to ameliorate the degradation of articular cartilage in a canine in vitro model.
2009 Jul 22
Protective effects of licofelone, a 5-lipoxygenase and cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor, versus naproxen on cartilage loss in knee osteoarthritis: a first multicentre clinical trial using quantitative MRI.
2009 Jun
5-lipoxygenase: underappreciated role of a pro-inflammatory enzyme in tumorigenesis.
2010
Regulation of microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 and 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein/5-lipoxygenase by 4-hydroxynonenal in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes.
2010
Relationship between bone marrow lesions, cartilage loss and pain in knee osteoarthritis: results from a randomised controlled clinical trial using MRI.
2010 Dec
Decrease in serum level of matrix metalloproteinases is predictive of the disease-modifying effect of osteoarthritis drugs assessed by quantitative MRI in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
2010 Dec
Upregulation of MMP-13 and TIMP-1 expression in response to mechanical strain in MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells.
2010 Nov 17
Anti-atherogenic effect of BHB-TZD having inhibitory activities on cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase in hyperlipidemic mice.
2010 Sep
Investigational pharmacology for low back pain.
2010 Sep 6
Synthesis and structure-activity relationship studies of urea-containing pyrazoles as dual inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 and soluble epoxide hydrolase.
2011 Apr 28
Chemopreventive efficacy and mechanism of licofelone in a mouse lung tumor model via aspiration.
2011 Aug
Patents

Sample Use Guides

In a double-blind study, licofelone significantly improved the WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities) osteoarthritis index and also pain, stiffness and disability relative to placebo in osteoarthritis patients when orally administered twice-daily at doses of 200mg and 400mg. A lower dose (100mg) was not sufficiently effective
Route of Administration: Oral
Using a human whole blood assay it was shown that 0.3-30 ug/ml licofelone (ML 3000) concentration-dependently inhibited the synthesis of PGE2 (IC50=3.9 uM) and 1-10 uM inhibited the synthesis of LTB4 in a concentration related manner (IC50=3.6 uM)
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Name Type Language
LICOFELONE
INN   MART.   MI  
INN  
Official Name English
licofelone [INN]
Common Name English
ML 3000
Common Name English
(6-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-2,2-DIMETHYL-7-PHENYL-2,3-DIHYDRO-1H-PYRROLIZINE-5-YL)-ACETIC ACID
Systematic Name English
LICOFELONE [MART.]
Common Name English
LICOFELONE [MI]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C1323
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Code System Code Type Description
EPA CompTox
DTXSID40166154
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MESH
C088092
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MERCK INDEX
M6803
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FDA UNII
P5T6BYS22Y
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INN
7786
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SMS_ID
100000127672
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DRUG BANK
DB04725
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WIKIPEDIA
LICOFELONE
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PUBCHEM
133021
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL300982
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EVMPD
SUB33729
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CAS
156897-06-2
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NCI_THESAURUS
C63957
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