Penehyclidine (Penequinine) hydrochloride, a anticholinergic drug, is a selective antagonist of M1 and M3 receptors. Penehyclidine hydrochloride activates NF-kβ in lung tissue and inhibits the release of inflammatory factors. Penehyclidine hydrochloride can alleviate the pulmonary inflammatory response in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing mechanical ventilation[1].
[1]. Zhi-Yuan Chen, et al. The Mechanism of Penehyclidine Hydrochloride and Its Effect on the Inflammatory Response of Lung Tissue in Rats with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease During Mechanical Ventilation. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2021 Mar 31;16:877-885.