SDZ 224-015 is an orally active inhibitor of the interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) converting enzyme and caspase-1. SDZ 224-015 possesses anti-COVID-19 activity, targeting Mpro (IC50 of 30 nM)[1][2].
SDZ 224-015 (0.3-300 μg/kg) potently reduces carrageenin-induced paw oedema[2].SDZ 224-015 (0.2-5 mg/kg, p.o.) displays analgesic activity in the Randall-Selitto yeast-inflamed paw pressure test, significant at a dose of 1 mg/kg[2].
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[2]. P R Elford, et al. Reduction of inflammation and pyrexia in the rat by oral administration of SDZ 224-015, an inhibitor of the interleukin-1 beta converting enzyme. Br J Pharmacol. 1995 Jun;115(4):601-6.