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Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Are Caspase Inhibitors.


ABSTRACT: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. While the role of NSAIDs as cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors is well established, other targets may contribute to anti-inflammation. Here we report caspases as a new pharmacological target for NSAID family drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketorolac at physiologic concentrations both in vitro and in vivo. We characterize caspase activity in both in vitro and in cell culture, and combine computational modeling and biophysical analysis to determine the mechanism of action. We observe that inhibition of caspase catalysis reduces cell death and the generation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Further, NSAID inhibition of caspases is COX independent, representing a new anti-inflammatory mechanism. This finding expands upon existing NSAID anti-inflammatory behaviors, with implications for patient safety and next-generation drug design.

SUBMITTER: Smith CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5357154 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Are Caspase Inhibitors.

Smith Christina E CE   Soti Subada S   Jones Torey A TA   Nakagawa Akihisa A   Xue Ding D   Yin Hang H  

Cell chemical biology 20170223 3


Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. While the role of NSAIDs as cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors is well established, other targets may contribute to anti-inflammation. Here we report caspases as a new pharmacological target for NSAID family drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketorolac at physiologic concentrations both in vitro and in vivo. We characterize caspase activity in both in vitro and in cell culture, and combine comput  ...[more]

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