Synthetic catalyst that mimics the bioactivity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), q.v.; selectively removes superoxide anions, does not react with nitric oxide, peroxynitrite or hydrogen peroxide. Prepn and SOD activity: K. W. Ashton et al., WO 9302090 (1993 to Monsanto); D. P. Riley et al., US 5637578 (1997); D. Salvemini et al., Science 286, 304 (1999) DOI PubMed. Pharmacological effect on the inflammatory cascade: idem et al., Br. J. Pharmacol. 132, 815 (2001) DOI PubMed; on inflammatory pain: Z. Wang et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 309, 869 (2004) DOI PubMed. Review of pharmacology and therapeutic potential: M. Di Napoli, F. Papa, IDrugs 8, 67-76 (2005) PubMed.
Anti-inflammatory.
Anti-inflammatory (Nonsteroidal)