Page last updated: 2024-12-06

halofenate

Description Research Excerpts Clinical Trials Roles Classes Pathways Study Profile Bioassays Related Drugs Related Conditions Protein Interactions Research Growth Market Indicators

Description

Halofenate is a synthetic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is a potent inhibitor of leukotriene biosynthesis. It is a derivative of fenamic acid and has been investigated for its potential therapeutic use in conditions such as asthma, arthritis, and psoriasis. However, halofenate was discontinued from clinical development due to hepatotoxicity concerns. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme responsible for the production of leukotrienes, which are potent inflammatory mediators. Halofenate has also been studied for its anti-tumorigenic and anti-angiogenic properties. Despite its discontinuation from clinical development, halofenate remains an interesting compound for researchers exploring new drug targets and therapeutic strategies for inflammatory and other conditions.'

Halofenate: An antihyperlipoproteinemic agent and uricosuric agent. [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID33584
CHEMBL ID456071
SCHEMBL ID635325
MeSH IDM0009769

Synonyms (37)

Synonym
2-(acetylamino)ethyl (4-chlorophenyl)[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]acetate
D04411
halofenate (usan/inn)
26718-25-2
mk-185
halofenate
2-acetamidoethyl 2-(4-chlorphenyl)-2-(3-trifluormethylphenoxy)acetat
mk 185
halofenatum [inn-latin]
benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-alpha-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-, 2-(acetylamino)ethyl ester
halofenato [inn-spanish]
(p-chlorophenyl)((alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-m-tolyl)oxy)acetic acid ester with n-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamide
2-acetamidoethyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]acetate
bdbm50266371
CHEMBL456071 ,
unii-k9tzk4mno6
halofenatum
halofenate [usan:inn:ban]
k9tzk4mno6 ,
halofenato
acetic acid, (p-chlorophenyl)((.alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha.-trifluoro-m-tolyl)oxy)-, ester with n-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamide
24091-96-1
(p-chlorophenyl)((.alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha-trifluoro-m-tolyl)oxy)acetic acid ester with n-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamide
halofenate [usan]
acetamide, n-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, (p-chlorophenyl)((.alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha.-trifluoro-m-tolyl)oxy)acetate (ester)
halofenate [who-dd]
benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-.alpha.-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-, 2-(acetylamino)ethyl ester
halofenate [inn]
(-)-(4-chloro-phenyl)-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid 2-acetylamino-ethyl ester
2-acetamidoethyl (3-trifluoromethylphenoxy)(4-chlorophenyl)acetate
racemic 2-acetamidoethyl 4-chlorophenyl-(3-trifluoro methylphenoxy)-acetate
SCHEMBL635325
DTXSID9023120
2-acetamidoethyl 4-chlorophenyl(3-trifluoromethylphenoxy)acetate
SB16866
halofenate; lipivas
Q27282141

Research Excerpts

Overview

Halofenate is a new antilipemic drug which is an ester of carboxylic acid.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Halofenate is a new antilipemic drug which is an ester of carboxylic acid. "( The metabolic spectrum of halofenate.
Ryan, JR, 1975
)
2

Effects

Halofenate has been shown previously to lower triglycerides in dyslipidemic subjects. Halofenates decrease thyroxine (T4) binding to thyroxin-binding globulin (TBG) in vitro.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Halofenate has been shown previously to lower triglycerides in dyslipidemic subjects. "( Halofenate is a selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma modulator with antidiabetic activity.
Allen, T; Bell, A; Clemens, LE; Gregoire, F; Gustafson, TA; Moodie, SA; Muscat, GE; Smith, A; Zhang, F, 2006
)
3.22
"Halofenate has been shown to decrease thyroxine (T4) binding to thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) in vitro. "( Effect of halofenate on serum thyroid hormone determinations in vitro.
Karch, FE; Kubasik, NP; Morgan, JP; Sine, HE, 1976
)
2.1

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The conventional daily dosage of 2 g clofibrate failed to control the symptoms of this patient; in order to obtain an adequate response the dosage had to be increased to 4 g daily."( Halofenate versus clofibrate in the management of true diabetes insipidus.
Davignon, J; Gattereau, A; Lewis, W; Verdy, M, 1974
)
1.7
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (1)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)IC50 (µMol)40.00000.00501.205110.0000AID396057
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (73)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
negative regulation of gene expressionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of cholesterol effluxPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
long-chain fatty acid transportPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of osteoblast differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of receptor signaling pathway via STATPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of signaling receptor activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of gene expressionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of BMP signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of MAP kinase activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of adiponectin secretionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of miRNA transcriptionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cardiac muscle hypertrophy in response to stressPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of connective tissue replacement involved in inflammatory response wound healingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase IIPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
placenta developmentPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase IIPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
lipid metabolic processPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic processPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
signal transductionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
response to nutrientPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of blood pressurePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of gene expressionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of gene expressionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
macrophage derived foam cell differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cholesterol storagePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of lipid storagePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of sequestering of triglyceridePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of angiogenesisPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
monocyte differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
BMP signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
epithelial cell differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
cellular response to insulin stimulusPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
response to lipidPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
peroxisome proliferator activated receptor signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
glucose homeostasisPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of circadian rhythmPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
mRNA transcription by RNA polymerase IIPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
lipoprotein transportPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of blood vessel endothelial cell migrationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
innate immune responsePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
cell fate commitmentPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of fat cell differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of DNA-templated transcriptionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of DNA-templated transcriptionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase IIPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
retinoic acid receptor signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
cell maturationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
rhythmic processPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
white fat cell differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of DNA-binding transcription factor activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
lipid homeostasisPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of type II interferon-mediated signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of SMAD protein signal transductionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of cholesterol transporter activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
cellular response to low-density lipoprotein particle stimulusPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
cellular response to hypoxiaPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of mitochondrial fissionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of cellular response to insulin stimulusPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of extracellular matrix assemblyPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of miRNA transcriptionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of miRNA transcriptionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cellular response to transforming growth factor beta stimulusPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of adipose tissue developmentPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of vascular associated smooth muscle cell proliferationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of vascular associated smooth muscle cell apoptotic processPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of fatty acid metabolic processPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
fatty acid metabolic processPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of inflammatory responsePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
cell differentiationPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
hormone-mediated signaling pathwayPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (28)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
transcription cis-regulatory region bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specificPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
transcription coregulator bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specificPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
nucleic acid bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
DNA bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
chromatin bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
double-stranded DNA bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
DNA-binding transcription factor activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
nuclear receptor activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
prostaglandin receptor activityPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
protein bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
zinc ion bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
enzyme bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
peptide bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
identical protein bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
sequence-specific DNA bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
nuclear retinoid X receptor bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
arachidonic acid bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
DNA binding domain bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
LBD domain bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
alpha-actinin bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
R-SMAD bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
E-box bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
STAT family protein bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
DNA-binding transcription factor bindingPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specificPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (7)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
nucleusPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
nucleusPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
nucleoplasmPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
cytosolPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
intracellular membrane-bounded organellePeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complexPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
chromatinPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
receptor complexPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (24)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID540231Dose normalised AUC in dog after po administration2005Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems, Feb, Volume: 35, Issue:2
Comparative evaluation of oral systemic exposure of 56 xenobiotics in rat, dog, monkey and human.
AID1079944Benign tumor, proven histopathologically. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'T.BEN' in source]
AID1079947Comments (NB not yet translated). [column 'COMMENTAIRES' in source]
AID1079931Moderate liver toxicity, defined via clinical-chemistry results: ALT or AST serum activity 6 times the normal upper limit (N) or alkaline phosphatase serum activity of 1.7 N. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'BIOL' in source]
AID1079932Highest frequency of moderate liver toxicity observed during clinical trials, expressed as a percentage. [column '% BIOL' in source]
AID1079939Cirrhosis, proven histopathologically. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'CIRRH' in source]
AID1079935Cytolytic liver toxicity, either proven histopathologically or where the ratio of maximal ALT or AST activity above normal to that of Alkaline Phosphatase is > 5 (see ACUTE). Value is number of references indexed. [column 'CYTOL' in source]
AID540232Dose normalised AUC in monkey after po administration2005Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems, Feb, Volume: 35, Issue:2
Comparative evaluation of oral systemic exposure of 56 xenobiotics in rat, dog, monkey and human.
AID1079933Acute liver toxicity defined via clinical observations and clear clinical-chemistry results: serum ALT or AST activity > 6 N or serum alkaline phosphatases activity > 1.7 N. This category includes cytolytic, choleostatic and mixed liver toxicity. Value is
AID1079937Severe hepatitis, defined as possibly life-threatening liver failure or through clinical observations. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'MASS' in source]
AID1079940Granulomatous liver disease, proven histopathologically. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'GRAN' in source]
AID1079936Choleostatic liver toxicity, either proven histopathologically or where the ratio of maximal ALT or AST activity above normal to that of Alkaline Phosphatase is < 2 (see ACUTE). Value is number of references indexed. [column 'CHOLE' in source]
AID1079943Malignant tumor, proven histopathologically. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'T.MAL' in source]
AID1079949Proposed mechanism(s) of liver damage. [column 'MEC' in source]
AID1079948Times to onset, minimal and maximal, observed in the indexed observations. [column 'DELAI' in source]
AID1079945Animal toxicity known. [column 'TOXIC' in source]
AID1079938Chronic liver disease either proven histopathologically, or through a chonic elevation of serum amino-transferase activity after 6 months. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'CHRON' in source]
AID396057Antagonist activity at human PPARgamma receptor expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae AH109 co-transfected with mouse CBP assessed as inhibition of rosiglitazone-induced LBD-CBP interaction by alpha-galactosidase based yeast two hybrid assay2008European journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec, Volume: 43, Issue:12
Tryptophan-containing dipeptide derivatives as potent PPARgamma antagonists: design, synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular modeling.
AID540230Dose normalised AUC in rat after po administration2005Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems, Feb, Volume: 35, Issue:2
Comparative evaluation of oral systemic exposure of 56 xenobiotics in rat, dog, monkey and human.
AID1079941Liver damage due to vascular disease: peliosis hepatitis, hepatic veno-occlusive disease, Budd-Chiari syndrome. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'VASC' in source]
AID1079946Presence of at least one case with successful reintroduction. [column 'REINT' in source]
AID540233Dose normalised AUC in human after po administration2005Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems, Feb, Volume: 35, Issue:2
Comparative evaluation of oral systemic exposure of 56 xenobiotics in rat, dog, monkey and human.
AID1079934Highest frequency of acute liver toxicity observed during clinical trials, expressed as a percentage. [column '% AIGUE' in source]
AID1079942Steatosis, proven histopathologically. Value is number of references indexed. [column 'STEAT' in source]
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (67)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199062 (92.54)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's5 (7.46)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 17.07

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index17.07 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.70 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.14 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index15.26 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (17.07)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials28 (34.57%)5.53%
Reviews7 (8.64%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other46 (56.79%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]