ICI-164384
ICI-164384
ICI-164384 (pronounced as I-C-I one-six-four-three-eight-four) is a pharmaceutical compound developed by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), a British chemical company.
Etymology
The name "ICI-164384" is derived from the initials of the company that developed it, Imperial Chemical Industries, and the unique number assigned to the compound during its development process.
Description
ICI-164384 is a potent and selective inhibitor of the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is often used in research to understand the role of COX-2 in various disease processes.
Related Terms
- Imperial Chemical Industries: A British chemical company that developed ICI-164384.
- Pharmaceutical compound: A substance used in the creation of drugs or medications.
- Inhibitor: A substance that reduces or stops the activity of an enzyme or other biological function.
- Enzyme: A protein that catalyzes chemical reactions in the body.
- Cyclooxygenase-2: An enzyme that plays a key role in the inflammatory response.
- Disease: A condition that negatively affects the structure or function of an organism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on ICI-164384
- Wikipedia's article - ICI-164384
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