The benzoxathiolone LYR-71 down-regulates interferon-gamma-inducible pro-inflammatory genes by uncoupling tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT-1 in macrophages.

British Journal of Pharmacology
E-Y ChungY Kim

Abstract

Benzoxathiolone derivatives have shown anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory potential in acne and psoriatic disorders. However, little is known about the molecular basis for these pharmacological effects. In this study, we decided to investigate the anti-inflammatory actions of a benzoxathiolone derivative LYR-71, 6-methyl-2-propylimino-6,7-dihydro-5H-benzo[1,3]oxathiol-4-one, in interferon (IFN)-gamma-activated macrophages. RAW 264.7 macrophages or primary macrophages, derived from bone marrow of C3H/HeJ mice, were stimulated with IFN-gamma in the presence of LYR-71. Nitric oxide (NO) or chemokine production was measured by Griess reaction or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RAW 264.7 cells were used to examine the molecular mechanisms of LYR-71 in modulating IFN-gamma-induced inflammatory responses. LYR-71 down-regulated IFN-gamma-induced transcription of inducible NO synthase, IFN-gamma-inducible protein-10 and the monokine induced by IFN-gamma genes in macrophages. This effect was mediated by uncoupling tyrosine phosphorylation of the signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)-1 in response to IFN-gamma. LYR-71 directly inhibited the in vitro catalytic activity of Janus kinase (JAK)-2. Further, the inhibito...Continue Reading

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