Acumapimod (BCT197) is an orally active p38 MAP kinase inhibitor, with an IC50 of less than 1 uM for p38α.
Acumapimod is an inhibitor of p38α with an IC50 value of less than 1 uM.
BCT197 is an oral low-molecular-weight p38 inhibitor currently in development for the treatment of several inflammatory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Intermittent short-term dosing of BCT197 (75 mg on days 1 and 6) shows a marked improvement in lung function in COPD patients[2].
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[1]. Norman P, et al. Investigational p38 inhibitors for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2015 Mar;24(3):383-92.
[2]. De Buck S, et al. Population PK-PD Model for Tolerance Evaluation to the p38 MAP Kinase Inhibitor BCT197. CPT Pharmacometrics Syst Pharmacol. 2015 Dec;4(12):691-700.