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Sofalcone is a mucosal protective agent that has been reported to inhibit growth of Helicobacter pylori. on adherence, production of vacuolating toxin (VT), and induction of interleukin-8 (IL-8) secretion by...
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Sofalcone has been reported to have an anti-bacterial effect on H. pylori and the inhibitory effects against the pathogenic factor of H. pylori in addition to the mucosal protective effect due to the inhibition of prostaglandins degradation enzyme. Sofalcone has a direct bactericidal effect on H pylori, anti-urease activity and reduces the adhesion of this organism to gastric epithelial cells
- Primary indication
- Investigated for use/treatment in gastroenteritis and ulcers.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C27H30O6 · 450.5235 g/mol (avg)
Resolves to
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Which drugs share a target with Sofalcone, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?