Vercirnon (GSK1605786A) sodium is an orally bioavailable, selective, and potent antagonist of CCR9 . Vercirnon sodium inhibits CCR9-mediated Ca 2+ mobilization and chemotaxis on Molt-4 cells with IC 50 values of 5.4 and 3.4 nM, respectively. Vercirnon sodium is selective for CCR9 over CCR1-12 and CX3CR1-7 (IC 50 s>10 µM for all). Vercirnon sodium is an equipotent inhibitor of CCL25-directed chemotaxis of both splice forms of CCR9 (CCR9A and CCR9B) with IC 50 values of 2.8 and 2.6 nM, respectively
In Vitro
Vercirnon (GSK-1605786) sodium inhibits chemotaxis of primary CCR9-expressing cells to CCL25 with an IC 50 of 6.8 nM. Vercirnon sodium inhibits CCL25-Induced Chemotaxis of retinoic acid (RA)-Cultured Human T Cells. Vercirnon sodium inhibits RA-cultured cell CCL25-medidated chemotaxis in 100% human AB serum resulted in an IC 50 of 141 nM. Vercirnon sodium is a potent inhibitor of CCL25-induced mouse and rat thymocyte chemotaxis with IC 50 values of 6.9 nM and 1.3 nM, respectively. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
In Vivo
Vercirnon (GSK1605786A) sodium (10, 50 mg/kg; s.c.; twice per day; starting at 2 weeks of age until 12 weeks of age) ameliorates the severity of intestinal inflammation in the TNFΔARE mouse model . MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Animal Model: C57BL/6 mice (TNFΔARE Mouse Model of Terminal Ileitis) Dosage: 10, 50 mg/kg Administration: Subcutaneous; twice per day; starting at 2 weeks of age until 12 weeks of age Result: Resulted in complete protection from the severe inflammation associated with TNF- overexpression at 50 mg/kg. A similar protective effect was also noted with a lower dose.