| Bioactivity | RWJ-67657 (JNJ 3026582) is an orally active and selective p38α and p38β MAPK inhibitor with IC50s of 1 and 11 μM, respectively. RWJ-67657 displays no activity at p38γ and p38δ, and exhibits cardio protective effect. Anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Invitro | RWJ-67657 inhibits the release of TNF-α by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells with an IC50 of 3 nM, as well as the release of TNF-α from peripheral blood mononuclear cells treated with the superantigen staphylococcal enterotoxin B, with an IC50 value of 13 nM[2]. RWJ67657 (10 μM; 24 hours) decreases colony formation in MCF-7 cells[3]. Cell Proliferation Assay[3] Cell Line: | ||||||||||||
| In Vivo | RWJ-67657 inhibits TNF-alpha production in lipopolysaccharide-injected mice (87% inhibition at 50 mg/kg) and in rats (91% inhibition at 25 mg/kg) after oral administration[2]. RWJ-67657 (50 mg/kg; administered orally; once per day for 7 consecutive days) displays a potent anti-inflammatory effect. By both improving the functioning of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and reducing inflammation, EPC transplantation plus RWJ-67657 administration synergistically promotes angiogenesis and neurogenesis after diabetic stroke[4]. Animal Model: | ||||||||||||
| Name | RWJ-67657 | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 215303-72-3 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C27H24FN3O | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 425.50 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Shahin R, et al. Research advances in kinase enzymes and inhibitors for cardiovascular disease treatment. Future Sci OA. 2017 Aug 8;3(4):FSO204. [2]. Wadsworth SA, et al. RWJ 67657, a potent, orally active inhibitor of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1999 Nov;291(2):680-7. [3]. Frigo DE, et al. p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase stimulates estrogen-mediated transcription and proliferation through the phosphorylation and potentiation of the p160 coactivator glucocorticoid receptor-interacting protein 1. Mol Endocrinol. 2006 Ma [4]. Bai YY, et al. Synergistic Effects of Transplanted Endothelial Progenitor Cells and RWJ 67657 in Diabetic Ischemic Stroke Models. Stroke. 2015 Jul;46(7):1938-46. |