GLPG1205 is a novel, orally active GPR84 (G-protein-coupled receptor) antagonist. GLPG1205 reduces the release of cytokines (such as IL-8, IL-12, and TNF-α) by inhibiting the GPR84-mediated inflammatory signaling pathway[1-2]. GLPG1205 can be used in research on diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and asthma[3-4].
In vitro, human neutrophils, monocytes, and monocyte-derived macrophages were pretreated with GLPG1205 (0.5-1μM) for 4-5 minutes, followed by stimulation with the GPR84-selective agonist ZQ16 (0.5-1μM). GLPG1205 completely inhibited the ZQ16-induced intracellular Ca²⁺ increase and significantly suppressed the ZQ16-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production[5]. THP-1 cells were pretreated with GLPG1205 (20μM) for 20 minutes, which completely inhibited the 6-OAU-induced ROS production[6].
In vivo, C57BL/6J wild-type mice were orally administered GLPG1205 (30mg/kg) one hour after concanavalin A (Con A) injection. GLPG1205 significantly reduced serum ALT and AST levels, decreased the proportion of Kupffer cells and infiltrating monocytes in the liver, and alleviated Con A-induced immune-mediated liver injury[7]. B16-OVA or B16-F10 tumor-bearing mice were orally administered GLPG1205 (30mg/kg) once daily for three days following adoptive T cell transfer. GLPG1205 significantly enhanced the antitumor efficacy of the adoptive CD8⁺ T cells and significantly reduced tumor volume[8].
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GLPG1205是一种新型的、具有口服活性的GPR84（G蛋白偶联受体）拮抗剂。GLPG1205可通过抑制GPR84介导的炎症信号通路来减少细胞因子（如IL-8、IL-12和TNF-α）的释放[1-2]。GLPG1205可用于特发性肺纤维化和哮喘等疾病的研究[3-4]。
在体外，GLPG1205（0.5-1μM）预处理人类嗜中性粒细胞、单核细胞及单核细胞衍生的巨噬细胞4-5分钟，随后以GPR84选择性激动剂ZQ16（0.5-1μM）刺激。GLPG1205可完全抑制ZQ16诱导的细胞内Ca²⁺升高，并显著抑制其诱导的活性氧（ROS）产生[5]。GLPG1205（20μM）预处理THP-1细胞20min，可完全抑制6-OAU诱导的ROS产生[6]。
在体内，GLPG1205（30mg/kg）在注射concanavalin A（Con A）1小时后通过口服灌胃给予C57BL/6J野生型小鼠。GLPG1205显著降低了血清ALT和AST水平，减少了肝脏中Kupffer细胞和浸润单核细胞的比例，并减轻了Con A诱导的免疫性肝损伤[7]。GLPG1205（30mg/kg）在过继性T细胞转移后通过口服灌胃每日一次给予B16-OVA或B16-F10肿瘤小鼠，持续三天。GLPG1205显著增强了过继性CD8+ T细胞的抗肿瘤效果，并显著降低了肿瘤体积[8]。