| Literature DB >> 33527033 |
Qian Wang1,2, Yuanyuan Li1,2, Mengying Wu1,2, Songming Huang1,2, Aihua Zhang1,2, Yue Zhang1,2, Zhanjun Jia1,2.
Abstract
Microsomal prostaglandin E synthase 1 (mPGES-1) is the terminal synthase of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) which plays a crucial role in inflammatory diseases. Thus, mPGES-1 inhibitors are promising agents for their better specificity in blocking the production of PGE2, a potent inflammatory mediator, compared with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Currently, two mPGES-1 inhibitors are undergoing clinical trials and more novel inhibitors are being developed. In this review, we focus on the advances in the development of mPGES-1 inhibitors and the potential of these inhibitors to treat different inflammatory diseases, and discuss the existing challenges. The insights from this review will increase the understanding on the current status of mPGES-1-targeted anti-inflammatory drug development and the potential of these drugs in treating inflammation in diseases. AJTREntities:
Keywords: anti-inflammatory drug; inflammation; inhibitor; mPGES-1; prostaglandin E2
Year: 2021 PMID: 33527033 PMCID: PMC7847505
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Transl Res ISSN: 1943-8141 Impact factor: 4.060