Bioactivity | Flunixin meglumine is a cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor with IC50 values of 0.55 and 3.24 μM for COX-1 and COX-2, respectively. Flunixin meglumine shows anti-inflammatory effects[1][2]. |
Invitro | flunixin meglumine (10-1000 μM, 2 h) inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced activity of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages[2].flunixin meglumine (10-1000 μM, 2 h) inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NfκB) in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages[2]. Cell Viability Assay[2] Cell Line: |
In Vivo | Flunixin meglumine (intravenous injection; 1.1 mg/kg; once) treatment inhibits the formation of exudate PGE2 and serum TXB2[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | Flunixin meglumine |
CAS | 42461-84-7 |
Formula | C21H28F3N3O7 |
Molar Mass | 491.46 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Z Cheng, et al. Measurement of cyclooxygenase inhibition in vivo: a study of two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in sheep. Inflammation. 1998 Aug;22(4):353-66. [2]. Clare E Bryant, et al. Evaluation of the ability of carprofen and flunixin meglumine to inhibit activation of nuclear factor kappa B. Am J Vet Res. 2003 Feb;64(2):211-5. |