Abstract:
Specific, highly potent 2-oxo-amide based inhibitors of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) activity are provided. A role for PLA2 activity in spinally mediated inflammatory processes is established, and a method for treating hyperalgesia and other inflammatory conditions associated with PLA2 activity is provided.
Abstract:
Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) forins are expressed in spinal cord whose inhibition induces a potent antihyperalgesia. PLA2 inhibitor compounds are provided that include a common motif consisting of a 2-oxoamide with a hydrocarbon tail and a four carbon tether. The compounds block Group IVA calcium dependent PLA2 (cPLA2) and/or Group VIA calcium independent PLA2 (iPLA2) and/or Group V secreted PLA2 (sPLA2).
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for measuring spatial displacement of an animal's paw injected with irritant. This apparatus comprises an electromagnetic detecting assembly having (1) a transmitting oscillator for generating electrical current (2) an electromagnetic transmitter coil coupled to the oscillator for generating an electromagnetic field (3) an electromagnetic receiving coil placed in axial plane directly below the transmitter coil (4) a first, receiving amplifier connected to the receiving coil (5) an amplitude detector connected to the receiving amplifier (6) a second amplifier connected to the amplitude detector (7) a metal object attached to the animal's paw (8) and a cylindrical observation chamber of a diameter not greater than the diameter of the generated magnetic field.
Abstract:
Specific, highly potent 2-oxo-amide based inhibitors of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) activity are provided. A role for PLA2 activity in spinally mediated inflammatory processes is established, and a method for treating hyperalgesia and other inflammatory conditions associated with PLA2 activity is provided.