Licofelone (ML-3000) is a dual COX/5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) inhibitor for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Licofelone (ML-3000) exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects. Licofelone (ML-3000) induces apoptosis, and decreases the production of proinflammatory leukotrienes and prostaglandins[1][2].
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