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5-acetylsalicylic acid

Development stage
Preclinical
Lead developer
Bayer
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral, Rectal, Intravenous
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Overview

5-acetylsalicylic acid, also known as 5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, is a chemical compound exhibiting anti-inflammatory properties. It has been investigated in clinical settings as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. While its precise molecular mechanism of action is not fully elucidated, its anti-inflammatory effects suggest involvement in pathways related to inflammation. It is primarily identified as a research chemical and is not listed as an approved pharmaceutical drug for human consumption by suppliers like TargetMol.

Other names
5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
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Targets

PGHS-1 (Prostaglandin G/H Synthase 1)PTGS2 (Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2)COX-3 (Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 splice variant)

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