Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R0859
Source ID: DB05744
Source Type: investigational
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: CRx-139
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DrugBank Description: CRx-139 is an oral synergistic combination drug candidates with novel mechanisms of action targeting multiple biological pathways simultaneously. It is a dissociated steroid designed to enhance the immuno-modulatory activity of a low-dose glucocorticoid steroid without a comparable increase in steroid-related side effects. The synergistic combination containing low doses of the glucocorticoid steroid prednisolone and the antidepressant paroxetine. This novel synergistic combination is developed for the treatment of immuno-inflammatory diseases.
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DrugBank Indication: Investigated for use/treatment in rheumatoid arthritis.
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DrugBank MoA: CRx-139 inhibits certain pro-inflammatory biomarkers, such as TNF-alpha, IL-6 and CRP and increases the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10.
Targets: Tumor necrosis factor; Interleukin-6; C-reactive protein; Interleukin-10
Inclusion Criteria: Therapeutic strategy associated