Synonyms: AZD 9056 | AZD-9056
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: AZD9056 is a potent, selective, orally bioavailable P2X7 receptor antagonist.
This compound was in the AstraZeneca/NCATS repurposing list from 2012. |
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No information available. |
Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
AZD9056 was developed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and Crohn’s disease. Phase 2 trial NCT00520572 for RA has been completed. There are no active trials in progress (Nov 2014). |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
The molecular mechanism of action of P2X7 receptor antagonism in rheumatoid disease is reviewed by McInnes et al. (2014) [1]. |