cyclin-dependent kinases and GSK-3β inhibitor
CAS：479-41-4
分子式：C16H10N2O2
分子量：262.26
纯度：98%
存储：Store at -20°C

Background:

Interferon-γ is thought to be a member of the inflammatory cytokine family. Because of its augmentation of inflammatory reactions through biological activities. Indirubin, the active ingredient of Danggui Longhui Wan, has inhibitory effects on the production of interferon-γ.

In vitro: Indirubin exerted its inhibitory effects not only on interferon-γ production by human myelomonocytic HBL-38 cells but also on interferon-γ and interleukin-σ production by murine splenocytes with no influence on the proliferation of either cells [1].

In vivo: Because of Indirubin’s inhibitory activity on interferon-γ production, the authors further investigated the effects of indirubin on 2,4,6-trinitro-l-chlorobenzene-induced delayed-type hypersensitivity. When injected intraperitoneally, indirubin significantly inhibited the ear swelling of TNCB-elicited mice. Moreover,the amount of interferon-γ in the culture supernatants of elicited mouse lymphocytes was inhibited by indirubin treatment [1].

Clinical trials: Several clnical trials have been conducted to study the efficacy of indirubin for the treatments of psoriasis and Acute Promyeloid Leukemia .

Reference:
[1] Kunikata T, Tatefuji T, Aga H, Iwaki K, Ikeda M, Kurimoto M.   Indirubin inhibits inflammatory reactions in delayed-type hypersensitivity. Eur J Pharmacol. 2000 Dec 20;410(1):93-100.