CHEBI:228304 - vamorolone

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ChEBI Name vamorolone
ChEBI ID CHEBI:228304
Definition A 3-oxo-Δ1,Δ4-steroid that is pregna-1,4,9(11)-trien-17-ol substituted by oxo, oxo, and hydroxy groups at positions 3, 20, and 21, respectively. It is approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy aged 2 years and older.
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Biological Role(s): immunosuppressive agent
An agent that suppresses immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-cells or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. In addition, an immunosuppressive agent is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to diminish the extent and/or voracity of an immune response.
glucocorticoid receptor agonist
An agonist that selectively binds to and activates a glucocorticoid receptor.
Application(s): anti-inflammatory drug
A substance that reduces or suppresses inflammation.
immunosuppressive agent
An agent that suppresses immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-cells or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. In addition, an immunosuppressive agent is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to diminish the extent and/or voracity of an immune response.
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