Tolfenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It interferes with synthesis of β-amyloid precursor protein, and thus Aβ peptides, by promoting degradation of an essential transcription factor. It inhibits fMLP- and A23187-induced Ca2+ influx in human PMNL with an IC50 value of approximately 20 μM.
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Solubility
Soluble in water (slightly), acetone (∼10 mg/ml), DMSO (52 mg/ml at 25°C), methanol (∼10 mg/ml) and ethanol (50 mg/ml).
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- P.J.Pentikainen; P.J.Neuvonen; C.Backman. Human pharmacokinetics of tolfenamic acid, a new anti-inflammatory agent. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 1981, 19,(5), 359-365.
- H.Kankaanranta; E.Moilanen. Flufenamic and tolfenamic acids inhibit calcium influx in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Molecular Pharmacology. 1995, 47,(5), 1006-1013.