Recent developments in CCR2 antagonists

M Xia, Z Sui - Expert opinion on therapeutic patents, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
M Xia, Z Sui
Expert opinion on therapeutic patents, 2009Taylor & Francis
Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is a major chemoattractant for monocytes and
memory T cells by means of their binding to its specific cell-surface receptor, CC-chemokine
receptor-2 (CCR2). CCR2 belongs to the G-protein-coupled seven-transmembrane receptor
superfamily. The evidence in favor of CCR2 and MCP-1 having dominant roles in monocyte
chemotaxis and chronic inflammation was provided by CCR2 and MCP-1 knockout mice. It
has been recognized that CCR2 antagonists are potential therapeutic agents in preventing …
Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is a major chemoattractant for monocytes and memory T cells by means of their binding to its specific cell-surface receptor, CC-chemokine receptor-2 (CCR2). CCR2 belongs to the G-protein-coupled seven-transmembrane receptor superfamily. The evidence in favor of CCR2 and MCP-1 having dominant roles in monocyte chemotaxis and chronic inflammation was provided by CCR2 and MCP-1 knockout mice. It has been recognized that CCR2 antagonists are potential therapeutic agents in preventing, treating, or ameliorating a CCR2-mediated inflammatory syndrome or disease such as psoriasis, uveitis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, asthma, obesity, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This review summarizes recent developments in small-molecule CCR2 antagonists disclosed by patent applications published between 2005 and 2008 and related publications.
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