WAY-121,520 inhibited human synovial fluid PLA2 (HSF-PLA2) (IC50 = 4 microM) using arachidonic acid-labeled E. coli as substrate. Further biochemical characterization of WAY-121,520 demonstrated potent inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) activity in the murine macrophage (LTC4, IC50 = 4 nM) and rat PMN (LTB4, IC50 = 10 nM) and an ability to antagonize LTD4 binding to isolated guinea-pig trachea (pKB = 6.0). In vivo anti-inflammatory activity was noted in murine TPA-induced (ED50 = 91 micrograms/ear) and arachidonic acid-induced (66% inhibition at 400 micrograms/ear) ear edema and in leukotriene-dependent antigen-induced bronchoconstriction in the guinea pig (73% inhibition at 50 mg/kg, p.o.). WAY-121,520 represents a novel series of indomethacin-based inhibitors of PLA2 with anti-inflammatory activity resulting from a combination of biochemical activities (inhibition of 5-LO and PLA2 and LTD4 antagonism). This agent may provide added therapeutic efficacy over more selective inhibitors.
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