Ruboxistaurin

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Ruboxistaurin
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  • US:Not FDA approved
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  • (9S)-9-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-6,7,10,11-tetrahydro-9H,18H-5,21:12,17-di(metheno)dibenzo[e,k]pyrrolo[3,4-h][1,4,13]oxadiazacyclohexadecine-18,20-dione
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C28H28N4O3
Molar mass 468.557 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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Ruboxistaurin (proposed brand name Arxxant) is an investigational drug for diabetic retinopathy being investigated by Eli Lilly and Company. It is a member of the bisindolylmaleimide family.

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In February 2006, Lilly submitted a New Drug Application for ruboxistaurin, and on August 18, 2006, Lilly received an approvable letter from the US FDA for ruboxistaurin, [1] with a request for an additional clinical trial, which would take 5 years to complete. [2] Lilly has not made any further request for approval and ruboxistaurin is not approved by the FDA for any medical use. [3]

Mechanism of action

Ruboxistaurin is an inhibitor of protein kinase C-beta. [4]

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References

  1. "Drugs.com, Eli Lilly and Company Announces Approvable Letter Issued by FDA for Arxxant" . Retrieved 2008-02-15.
  2. "Drugs.com, Lilly Announces FDA Requirement of Additional Clinical Trial Before Ruboxistaurin Could Be Approved for Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy" . Retrieved 2008-02-15.
  3. "Arxxant Approval Status". drugs.com.
  4. Clarke M, Dodson PM (December 2007). "PKC inhibition and diabetic microvascular complications". Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 21 (4): 573–86. doi:10.1016/j.beem.2007.09.007. PMID   18054736.