Table 2

IC50 values for RWJ 67657 and SB 203580 against recombinant p38 isoforms

CompoundIC50
p38αp38βp38γp38δ
μM
RWJ 676571  ± 0.311  ± 6InactiveInactive
SB 2035807  ± 315  ± 7InactiveInactive

Equivalent amounts of recombinant human p38 protein were assayed for each isoform. Values are the mean of two experiments ±1 S.D. Dose-response curves for inhibition of p38α and p38β are shown in Fig. 4.

  • Inactive indicates no significant inhibition at the highest concentration tested (20 μM).