TABLE 1

Potency and selectivity of test drugs for COX isoforms in the air pouch model

DrugInhibition vs. Control
%
IndomethacinCOX-1aCOX-2b
    0.3 mg/kg6459
    1 mg/kg9289
    3 mg/kg9896
SC-560
    1 mg/kg828
    2.5 mg/kg9511
    5 mg/kg9824
DFU
    1.5 mg/kg255
    5 mg/kg694
    15 mg/kg1199
Celecoxib
    0.3 mg/kg358
    1 mg/kg1491
    3 mg/kg1799
Valdecoxib
    0.3 mg/kg370
    1 mg/kg895
    3 mg/kg1694
  • a Inhibition of gastric PGE2.

  • b Inhibition of air pouch PGE2.