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Incyclinide

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Trade names
  
Metastat (proposed)

Legal status
  
Abandoned?

PubChem CID
  
54678924

ATC code
  
none

CAS Number
  
15866-90-7

ChemSpider
  
28530521


Incyclinide (proposed trade name Metastat) is a chemically modified tetracycline antibiotic that was investigated in clinical trials for the treatment of rosacea, various tumours, allergic and inflammatory diseases and a number of other conditions. The drug has no antibiotic properties.

Mechanism of action

Like other tetracyclines, incyclinide inhibits matrix metalloproteinases.

References

Incyclinide Wikipedia


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