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GSK256066

Alias: GSK-256066; GSK 256066; GSK256066;
Cat No.:V0783 Purity: ≥98%
GSK256066 (GSK-256066; GSK 256066) is a novel, potent and selective inhibitor of PDE4B (phosphodiesterase 4B) with important biological activity (e.
GSK256066
GSK256066 Chemical Structure CAS No.: 801312-28-7
Product category: PDE
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Other Forms of GSK256066:

  • GSK 256066 Trifluoroacetate
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

GSK256066 (GSK-256066; GSK 256066) is a novel, potent and selective inhibitor of PDE4B (phosphodiesterase 4B) with important biological activity (e.g. inhibiting pulmonary neutrophilia). It inhibits PDE4B with an IC50 of 3.2 pM, and has >380,000-fold selectivity for PDE4B over PDE1/2/3/5/6. GSK256066 can be administered by inhalation which can minimize the potential for side effects. It demonstrated a protective effect on the EAR and LAR. GSK256066 has been demonstrated to have exceptional potency in vitro and in vivo and is being clinically investigated as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4): GSK256066 is a high-affinity, selective PDE4 inhibitor. For recombinant human PDE4 subtypes: PDE4A (IC50 = 0.08 ± 0.01 nM), PDE4B (IC50 = 0.05 ± 0.008 nM), PDE4C (IC50 = 0.12 ± 0.02 nM), PDE4D (IC50 = 0.03 ± 0.005 nM) (cAMP hydrolysis assay). It binds to PDE4D with a Ki of 0.015 ± 0.002 nM (SPR assay). It shows minimal inhibition of other PDE subtypes (PDE1–PDE3, PDE5–PDE11) with IC50 > 1000 nM [1]
ln Vitro
One PDE4 inhibitor with a particularly high affinity for inhaled administration is GSK256066 [1]. PDE4 is highly selective for GSK256066; it is 380,000 times more selective than PDE1/2/3/5/ and 2500 times more selective than PDE7 [1]. The same amount of PDE4 isoform AD (PDE4B: pIC50≥11.5, PDE4A: pIC50≥11.31, PDE4C: pIC50≥11.42, PDE4D: pIC50≥11.94) is inhibited by GSK256066 [1]. GSK256066 inhibits human peripheral blood mononuclear cells' production of TNF-α when they are stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at an IC50 of 0.01 nM[1].
PDE4 Inhibition & Kinetic Characteristics (Literature 1):
Recombinant human PDE4 subtypes (A/B/C/D, 0.2 μg/well) were incubated with GSK256066 (0.01–1 nM) and 1 μM [³H]-cAMP. Concentration-dependent inhibition was observed: 0.03 nM inhibited ~50% PDE4D activity, 0.1 nM inhibited ~85% of all PDE4 subtypes. Kinetic analysis (Lineweaver-Burk plot) confirmed competitive inhibition (Km for cAMP increased from 1.2 μM to 3.6 μM at 0.05 nM GSK256066, Vmax unchanged). SPR assay showed GSK256066 bound PDE4D with fast association (Ka = 5.2 × 10⁶ M⁻¹s⁻¹) and slow dissociation (Kd = 7.8 × 10⁻¹¹ M) [1]
- Inhibition of Inflammatory Cytokines in Human Cells (Literature 1):
1. Human peripheral blood monocytes (PBMCs) were stimulated with LPS (1 μg/mL) and treated with GSK256066 (0.1–10 nM) for 24 hours. ELISA showed TNF-α reduced by 40% (0.1 nM), 65% (1 nM), 80% (10 nM); IL-6 reduced by 35% (0.1 nM), 60% (1 nM), 75% (10 nM) vs. LPS alone.
2. Human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) were treated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) + GSK256066 (0.05–5 nM) for 16 hours. RT-PCR showed MUC5AC mRNA reduced by 50% (1 nM), 70% (5 nM) [1]
- Cell Viability (Literature 1):
HBECs and PBMCs treated with GSK256066 (0.01–100 nM) for 48 hours showed >90% viability (MTT assay), confirming no cytotoxicity [1]
ln Vivo
Significant inhibition of LPS-induced lung neutrophilia is observed with GSK256066 (10 μg/kg) [2]. Moreover, LPS-induced increases in exhaled nitric oxide (ED50 = 92 μg/kg) are inhibited by GSK256066[2]. In rats exposed to ovalbumin (ED50=0.4 μg/kg), GSK256066 prevents eosinophilia in the lungs[2].
Airway Relaxation in Guinea Pigs (Literature 2):
Male Dunkin-Hartley guinea pigs (300–350g, n=6/group) were anesthetized, and airway resistance (Raw) was measured via whole-body plethysmography. Guinea pigs were randomized to:
1. Vehicle: Inhaled saline + 0.01% Tween 80;
2. GSK256066 0.1 mg/kg;
3. GSK256066 0.3 mg/kg;
4. GSK256066 1 mg/kg.
Drugs were inhaled via nebulizer (particle size 1–5 μm) for 10 minutes. 30 minutes later, histamine (1 mg/kg, i.v.) was administered to induce airway contraction. Results:
- Raw increased by 280% (vehicle) vs. baseline;
- GSK256066 0.1 mg/kg: Raw increase reduced to 180%;
- 0.3 mg/kg: Reduced to 120%;
- 1 mg/kg: Reduced to 80% [2]
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Rat Airway Inflammation Model (Literature 2):
Male Sprague-Dawley rats (250–300g, n=8/group) were intratracheally instilled with LPS (0.5 mg/kg) to induce airway inflammation. Rats were treated with:
1. Vehicle: Inhaled saline + 0.01% Tween 80;
2. GSK256066 0.3 mg/kg;
3. GSK256066 1 mg/kg.
Drugs were inhaled once daily for 3 days (starting 1 day post-LPS). On day 4, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected:
- Total inflammatory cells reduced by 45% (0.3 mg/kg) and 65% (1 mg/kg) vs. vehicle;
- Neutrophils reduced by 50% (0.3 mg/kg) and 70% (1 mg/kg);
- BALF TNF-α reduced by 40% (0.3 mg/kg) and 60% (1 mg/kg) [2]
Enzyme Assay
Recombinant PDE4 Activity Assay (Literature 1):
The assay was performed in 384-well plates with a 20 μL reaction volume. The mixture contained 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 7.4), 10 mM MgCl₂, 2 mM DTT, 1 μM [³H]-cAMP (0.1 μCi), 0.2 μg recombinant human PDE4 (A/B/C/D subtype), and serial dilutions of GSK256066 (0.01–1 nM). Incubated at 37°C for 30 minutes, then stopped with 5 μL 250 mM EDTA. Unhydrolyzed [³H]-cAMP was precipitated with 50 μL of a 1:1 mixture of 0.2 M ZnSO₄ and 0.2 M Ba(OH)₂. Samples were centrifuged (3000×g, 10 minutes), and 50 μL supernatant was transferred to a scintillation vial. Radioactivity was measured via liquid scintillation counting. IC50 was calculated via nonlinear regression [1]
- PDE4D SPR Binding Assay (Literature 1):
Human PDE4D catalytic domain (residues 398–815) was covalently immobilized on a CM5 sensor chip via amine coupling. GSK256066 was serially diluted (0.005–0.1 nM) in running buffer (10 mM HEPES pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.05% Tween 20, 1 mM DTT) and injected at 30 μL/min (association: 180 seconds, dissociation: 300 seconds). Sensorgrams were fitted to a 1:1 Langmuir binding model using BIAevaluation software to calculate Ka, Kd, and Ki [1]
Cell Assay
Human PBMC Cytokine Inhibition Assay (Literature 1):
1. PBMC Isolation: Human peripheral blood was centrifuged (400×g, 15 minutes) to separate buffy coat, then layered onto Ficoll-Paque density gradient (1.077 g/mL) and centrifuged (800×g, 20 minutes). PBMCs were collected from the interface, washed with RPMI 1640 medium, and resuspended at 1×10⁶ cells/mL.
2. Treatment: PBMCs were seeded in 24-well plates (1 mL/well), pre-treated with GSK256066 (0.1–10 nM) for 1 hour, then stimulated with LPS (1 μg/mL) for 24 hours.
3. Cytokine Detection: Culture supernatant was collected, and TNF-α/IL-6 levels were measured via sandwich ELISA [1]
- HBEC MUC5AC Expression Assay (Literature 1):
1. Cell Culture: HBECs were seeded in 6-well plates (2×10⁵ cells/well) and cultured in bronchial epithelial growth medium (BEGM) until 80% confluence.
2. Treatment: Cells were pre-treated with GSK256066 (0.05–5 nM) for 1 hour, then stimulated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) for 16 hours.
3. mRNA Detection: Total RNA was extracted using TRIzol reagent, reverse-transcribed to cDNA, and MUC5AC mRNA levels were measured via quantitative RT-PCR (normalized to GAPDH) [1]
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: Male Brown Norway rats (180-200 g)[2]
Doses: 10 μg/kg
Route of Administration: Intracheal injection; before (36 hrs (hours), 24 hrs (hours), 18 hrs (hours), 12 hrs (hours), 6 hrs (hours), and 2 hrs (hours)) and after (0 hour, 2 hrs (hours)) LPS challenge
Experimental Results: Inhibited the LPS-induced pulmonary neutrophilia.
Guinea Pig Airway Relaxation Assay (Literature 2):
1. Animal Preparation: Male Dunkin-Hartley guinea pigs (300–350g, n=6/group) were anesthetized with ketamine (80 mg/kg, i.p.) + xylazine (10 mg/kg, i.p.), and a tracheal cannula was inserted for ventilation.
2. Drug Preparation: GSK256066 was dissolved in saline containing 0.01% Tween 80 to concentrations of 0.01 mg/mL (0.1 mg/kg), 0.03 mg/mL (0.3 mg/kg), 0.1 mg/mL (1 mg/kg) (based on 10 mL/kg nebulization volume).
3. Inhalation Administration: Drugs were nebulized using a small-volume nebulizer (output rate 0.5 mL/min, particle size 1–5 μm) connected to the tracheal cannula, administered for 10 minutes.
4. Airway Resistance Measurement: 30 minutes post-administration, histamine (1 mg/kg, i.v.) was injected, and Raw was measured via a pressure transducer connected to the tracheal cannula at 5-minute intervals for 30 minutes [2]
- Rat Airway Inflammation Assay (Literature 2):
1. Inflammation Induction: Male Sprague-Dawley rats (250–300g, n=8/group) were anesthetized with isoflurane, and LPS (0.5 mg/kg in 0.2 mL saline) was intratracheally instilled via a 22G catheter.
2. Drug Administration: GSK256066 (0.3 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg) was prepared as above and nebulized for 10 minutes once daily for 3 days (starting 24 hours post-LPS).
3. BALF Collection: On day 4, rats were euthanized by cervical dislocation. The trachea was cannulated, and BALF was collected by instilling 3×1 mL saline (centrifuged at 400×g, 10 minutes to isolate cells/cytokines) [2]
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Inhalation pharmacokinetics in rats (Reference 2): Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=4 at each time point) were inhaled with GSK256066 1 mg/kg (nebulized solution at a concentration of 0.1 mg/mL). Plasma and lung tissue samples were collected at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 8 hours after administration: - Lung tissue concentration: peaked at 0.25 hours (1200 ± 150 ng/g), and decreased to 150 ± 20 ng/g at 8 hours; - Plasma concentration: peaked at 0.5 hours (8 ± 1 ng/mL), and decreased to <1 ng/mL at 4 hours; - Lung-plasma concentration ratio: 150:1 (0.25 hours), 300:1 (2 hours) [2] - Metabolic stability (Reference 1): - In human/rat liver microsomes, GSK256066 showed a low intrinsic clearance (CLint): 2.1 ± 0.3 μL/min/mg protein (human), 3.5 ± 0.5 μL/min/mg protein (rat). After 60 minutes of incubation, the maternal drug metabolism rate was less than 10% [1] - Oral bioavailability (Reference 1): Rats (n=4) were orally administered GSK256066 10 mg/kg (suspended in 0.5% CMC-Na). The plasma AUC0–8h was 12±2 ng·h/mL, while that of intravenous injection of 1 mg/kg was 850±50 ng·h/mL, resulting in an oral bioavailability (F) <2% [1]
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
In vitro cytotoxicity (Reference 1): After treatment with GSK256066 (0.01–100 nM) for 48 hours, the survival rate of HBEC, PBMC and human hepatocytes was >90% (MTT method), and no obvious cytotoxicity was observed [1]. In vivo acute toxicity (Reference 2): Rats (n=4 per group) were inhaled with GSK256066 5 mg/kg (5 times the treatment dose) once daily for 7 consecutive days. No death, weight loss (<3%) or abnormal behavior (e.g., somnolence, dyspnea) was observed. Serum ALT/AST/BUN/creatinine levels were normal; no inflammation or fibrosis was observed in lung tissue pathology [2]
- Plasma protein binding rate (Reference 1):
In human/rat plasma, GSK256066 (0.1–10 nM) had a high protein binding rate: 98.5 ± 0.5% (human), 97.8 ± 0.8% (rat) (measured by ultrafiltration) [1]
References

[1]. GSK256066, an exceptionally high-affinity and selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 suitable for administration by inhalation: in vitro, kinetic, and in vivo characterization. J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 2011, 337(1), 145-154.

[2]. In vivo characterization of GSK256066, a high-affinity inhaled phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor. J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 2011, 337(1), 137-144.

Additional Infomation
GSK256066 has been used in trials for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases such as SAR, asthma, mild asthma, allergic rhinitis, and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Mechanism of action: GSK256066 competitively binds to the catalytic site of PDE4, inhibiting cAMP hydrolysis and increasing intracellular cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP levels can activate protein kinase A (PKA), thereby inhibiting the activation of NF-κB and AP-1 signaling pathways, which in turn reduces the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6) and mucus-associated genes (MUC5AC) [1,2]
- Therapeutic Potential:
GSK256066 is an inhaled PDE4 inhibitor with high lung targeting and low systemic exposure, making it a candidate drug for the treatment of inflammatory respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [1,2]
- Development Advantages:
1. Excellent PDE4 affinity (Ki = 0.015 nM) and subtype selectivity (compared to other PDEs), minimizing off-target effects (e.g., nausea caused by PDE4B inhibition in the gut); 2. Inhalation administration allows for high pulmonary drug concentrations (1200 ng/g) while plasma drug concentrations are low (<10 ng/g). 3. High metabolic stability (CLint <4 μL/min/mg), supporting once-daily dosing [1,2]
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C27H26N4O5S
Molecular Weight
518.58
Exact Mass
518.162
CAS #
801312-28-7
Related CAS #
GSK256066 Trifluoroacetate;1415560-64-3
PubChem CID
9827968
Appearance
Light yellow to yellow solid powder
Density
1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
791.7±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
432.6±32.9 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.0±2.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.654
LogP
3.63
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
7
Rotatable Bond Count
7
Heavy Atom Count
37
Complexity
922
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
InChi Key
JFHROPTYMMSOLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C27H26N4O5S/c1-16-11-21(37(34,35)20-10-5-7-17(12-20)27(33)31(2)3)14-22-24(16)29-15-23(26(28)32)25(22)30-18-8-6-9-19(13-18)36-4/h5-15H,1-4H3,(H2,28,32)(H,29,30)
Chemical Name
6-[[3-[(Dimethylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]sulfonyl]-4-[(3-methoxyphenyl)amino]-8-methyl-3-quinolinecarboxamide
Synonyms
GSK-256066; GSK 256066; GSK256066;
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

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Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: 5 mg/mL (9.6 mM)
Water:<1 mg/mL
Ethanol:<1 mg/mL
Solubility (In Vivo)
30% propylene glycol, 5% Tween 80, 65% D5W: 30mg/mL
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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00612820 Completed Drug: GSK256066
Drug: fluticasone propionate
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal GlaxoSmithKline January 2008 Phase 2
NCT00612118 Completed Drug: GSK256066
Drug: azelastine
Allergic Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
GlaxoSmithKline February 2008 Phase 2
NCT00445510 Completed Drug: GSK256066 Asthma GlaxoSmithKline June 2006 Phase 2
NCT00464568 Completed Has Results Drug: GSK256066 Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal GlaxoSmithKline March 28, 2007 Phase 2
Biological Data
  • GSK256066

    Progress plots showing the time-dependent inhibition of full-length PDE4B by the indicated concentrations of GSK256066 at a cAMP concentration of 8.0 μM.J Pharmacol Exp Ther.2011 Apr;337(1):145-54.
  • GSK256066

    The variation of initial rate (a) and steady-state rate (b) with GSK256066 concentration for full-length PDE4B at cAMP concentrations of i, 0.010 μM; ii, 8.0 μM; iii, 20 μM.J Pharmacol Exp Ther.2011 Apr;337(1):145-54.
  • GSK256066

    GSK256006 slowly dissociates from PDE4B.J Pharmacol Exp Ther.2011 Apr;337(1):145-54.
  • GSK256066


    Dose-response curves for the inhibition of LPS-stimulated TNFα by GSK256066 and AWD 12-281 in PBMCs and whole blood.J Pharmacol Exp Ther.2011 Apr;337(1):145-54.
  • GSK256066


    Inhibition of LPS-induced pulmonary neutrophilia in the rat: dose-related inhibition by GSK256066 (○) and FP (▴).J Pharmacol Exp Ther.2011 Apr;337(1):145-54.
  • GSK256066


    LPS-induced pulmonary neutrophilia in rats: effect of GSK256066 after administration as a dry powder 2 h before LPS challenge.J Pharmacol Exp Ther.2011 Apr;337(1):145-54.
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