8-[4-(2-butoxyethoxy)phenyl]-1-(2-methylpropyl)-N-[4-[(S)-(3-propylimidazol-4-yl)methylsulfinyl]phenyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzazocine-5-carboxamide

BeschreibungCenicriviroc is a dual antagonist of chemokine receptor types 2 and 5 (CCR2/CCR5). The receptors are found on Kupffer cells and hepatic stellate cells, and preclinical studies suggest its anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic activity. In the phase 2b CENTAUR study, cenicriviroc treatment for 1 year failed to achieve the primary outcome of a decrease in NAFLD activity score by ≥2 points with no worsening of fibrosis. Nonetheless, one of the key secondary outcomes, improvement in liver fibrosis without worsening of NASH, was achieved in 20% in the treatment group, compared with 10% in the placebo group. Besides, cenicriviroc reduced the serum levels interleukin- 6, C-reactive protein and fibrinogen, suggesting its action on inflammation that may not be reflected by crude histological assessment. A phase 3 study is planned.

VerwendenCenicriviroc is an experimental drug candidate for the treatment of HIV infection. It is an inhibitor of CCR2 and CCR5 receptors, allowing it to function as an entry inhibitor which prevents the virus from entering into a human cell.