Lipoxygenase Inhibitors

Name
Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
Accession Number
DBCAT000422
Description

Compounds that bind to and inhibit that enzymatic activity of LIPOXYGENASES. Included under this category are inhibitors that are specific for lipoxygenase subtypes and act to reduce the production of LEUKOTRIENES.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
ZileutonA leukotriene synthesis inhibitor used in the prophylaxis and treatment of chronic asthma.
MasoprocolUsed for the treatment of actinic keratoses (precancerous skin growths that can become malignant if left untreated).
DiethylcarbamazineAn anthelmintic used to treat filarial infections like Wuchereria bancrofti and Loa loa.
BenoxaprofenThe use of benoxaprofen, formerly marketed as Oraflex tablets, was associated with fatal cholestatic jaundice among other serious adverse reactions. The holder of the approved application voluntarily withdrew Oraflex tablets...
AtreleutonAtreleuton has been used in trials studying the treatment of Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease.
LicofeloneFor the management of osteoarthritis.
VeliflaponVeliflapon is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00353067 (Veliflapon (Dg-031)to Prevent Heart Attacks or Stroke in Patients With a History of Heart Attack or Unstable Angina).
MK-886MK-886 is an experimental inhibitor of leukotriene synthesis.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
ZileutonArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasetarget
ZileutonCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
ZileutonCytochrome P450 1A2enzyme
ZileutonCytochrome P450 3A4enzyme
ZileutonProstaglandin G/H synthase 1enzyme
ZileutonUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-9enzyme
ZileutonSerum albumincarrier
MasoprocolArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasetarget
MasoprocolSex hormone-binding globulintarget
MasoprocolTransient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 7target
DiethylcarbamazineArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasetarget
DiethylcarbamazineProstaglandin G/H synthase 1target
DiethylcarbamazineCholinesteraseenzyme
LicofeloneArachidonate 5-lipoxygenasetarget
LicofeloneProstaglandin G/H synthase 2target
LicofeloneGroup IIE secretory phospholipase A2target
LicofeloneCytochrome P450 2C9enzyme
LicofeloneCytochrome P450 2C8enzyme
LicofeloneCytochrome P450 2J2enzyme
LicofeloneUDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-3enzyme
VeliflaponArachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating proteintarget
MK-886Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating proteintarget