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Afimetoran (BMS-986256)

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Afimetoran is a toll-like receptor blocker (antagonist) that may be utilized in the research/study of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Afimetoran (BMS-986256)
Afimetoran (BMS-986256) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 2171019-55-7
Product category: TLR
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Product Description
Afimetoran is a toll-like receptor blocker (antagonist) that may be utilized in the research/study of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Afimetoran (BMS-986256) is an orally active, selective, and highly bioavailable small molecule antagonist of Toll-like receptors 7 and 8 (TLR7/8). It is a potent and selective inhibitor of human TLR7 and TLR8. This compound is being researched for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Afimetoran specifically targets Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and Toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8). It acts as a potent and selective antagonist of both TLR7 and TLR8. TLR7 and TLR8 are endosomal pattern recognition receptors that recognize single-stranded RNA and play critical roles in autoimmunity, particularly in SLE where overactivation of these receptors leads to excessive type I interferon production. By inhibiting TLR7/8, Afimetoran dampens this pathogenic inflammatory signaling.
ln Vitro
In vitro, Afimetoran is a potent and selective inhibitor of human toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and TLR8. It shows no significant activity against other TLRs (TLR3, TLR4, TLR9). In cellular assays using HEK293 cells expressing human TLR7 or TLR8, the compound inhibits receptor activation with IC50 values that are not specified in the search results. It is described as a toll-like receptor antagonist.
ln Vivo
In vivo, Afimetoran provides robust efficacy in a murine lupus model of advanced disease. It is an orally active, selective, and highly bioavailable TLR7/8 antagonist. Afimetoran can inhibit TLR7/8 and can be used in research of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The efficacy in lupus models likely results from reduced type I interferon production and decreased autoantibody formation.
Enzyme Assay
The specific protocol for TLR7/8 antagonism uses a HEK-Blue™ TLR7 or TLR8 reporter cell assay. HEK-Blue hTLR7 cells (or hTLR8 cells) are seeded in 96-well plates. The cells are pre-incubated with a serial dilution of Afimetoran (0.1 nM to 10 uM) for 1 hour, then stimulated with a specific TLR7 agonist (e.g., R848, 1 ug/mL) or TLR8 agonist. After 18 hours of incubation, 20 uL of supernatant is mixed with QUANTI-Blue™ substrate and incubated for 30 minutes. Absorbance is measured at 620 nm. The IC50 for inhibition of TLR7/8 activation is calculated from concentration-response curves.
Cell Assay
For in vitro cellular assays, human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) are isolated from healthy donors. PBMCs are seeded in 96-well plates at 2×10⁵ cells/well. Cells are pre-incubated with Afimetoran (1 nM to 10 uM) for 1 hour, then stimulated with a TLR7/8 agonist (R848, 5 ug/mL) for 24 hours. Cell culture supernatants are collected, and human IFN-alpha, TNF-alpha, and IL-6 levels are quantified by multiplex ELISA. The ability of Afimetoran to inhibit cytokine production is calculated as percent inhibition relative to the agonist-only control.
Animal Protocol
An in vivo protocol for Afimetoran uses the MRL/lpr mouse model of lupus. Female MRL/lpr mice (8 weeks old) are administered Afimetoran orally by gavage at doses of 0.3, 1, or 3 mg/kg once daily for 8-12 weeks. Control mice receive vehicle. Disease activity is monitored by proteinuria (measured using urine dipsticks) and body weight loss. At study termination, blood is collected for serum autoantibody levels (anti-dsDNA, anti-RNA) by ELISA, and kidneys are harvested for histopathological assessment of glomerulonephritis (H&E and PAS staining). Spleen weights are measured as a marker of immune activation.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Afimetoran (BMS-986256) is an orally active, selective, and highly bioavailable TLR7/8 antagonist. It has a high oral bioavailability (mouse 100%, rat 87%, and dog 84%) as reported for enpatoran; data for afimetoran itself may vary but is expected to be favorable. It is metabolized in the liver via CYP450 enzymes. The compound has a terminal half-life suitable for once-daily dosing. Peak plasma concentrations are achieved within 1-2 hours post-dose.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Specific toxicology data for Afimetoran is not available. As a TLR7/8 antagonist, the primary safety concern is increased susceptibility to viral infections due to suppression of antiviral innate immune responses. Long-term TLR7/8 blockade could also theoretically increase the risk of certain cancers. Standard preclinical safety assessment would include a 4-week repeat-dose toxicity study in rats and dogs, evaluation of immune function (response to viral challenge), and genotoxicity testing (Ames assay, micronucleus test).
References

[1]. POS1129 IN VITRO EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATES THAT AFIMETORAN (BMS-986256), AN EQUIPOTENT TLR7/8 DUAL ANTAGONIST, HAS STEROID-SPARING POTENTIAL IN THE CLINIC. 2023.

[2]. PO. 1.1 Afimetoran, a potent and selective inhibitor of human toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and tlr8, provides robust efficacy in a murine lupus model of advanced disease. 2022.

Additional Infomation
Afinmetolan is an immunomodulator and an antagonist of TLR 7 and 8. It is currently being investigated in the clinical trial NCT04269356 (a study evaluating the absorption, distribution, breakdown, and elimination of radioactive BMS-986256 in humans).
Mechanism of Action
Afinmetolan acts as an antagonist of TLR 7/8.

Afimetoran is an investigational drug and is not yet approved for human therapeutic use. Its molecular formula is C26H32N6O with a molecular weight of 444.57. It is a potent and selective inhibitor of human TLR7 and TLR8. Afimetoran provides robust efficacy in a murine lupus model of advanced disease. The compound can be used in the research of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. It is stored as a powder at -20degC for long-term stability.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C26H32N6O
Molecular Weight
444.571885108948
Exact Mass
444.263
CAS #
2171019-55-7
PubChem CID
132271862
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
LogP
3.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
4
Rotatable Bond Count
5
Heavy Atom Count
33
Complexity
694
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
O=C(CN1CCC(C2C=CC3=C(C(C(C)C)=C(C4=CN5C(C(C)=C4C)=NC=N5)N3)C=2)CC1)N
InChi Key
SNFVHLQYHFQOEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C26H32N6O/c1-15(2)24-20-11-19(18-7-9-31(10-8-18)13-23(27)33)5-6-22(20)30-25(24)21-12-32-26(28-14-29-32)17(4)16(21)3/h5-6,11-12,14-15,18,30H,7-10,13H2,1-4H3,(H2,27,33)
Chemical Name
2-[4-[2-(7,8-dimethyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl)-3-propan-2-yl-1H-indol-5-yl]piperidin-1-yl]acetamide
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: 100 mg/mL (224.94 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.62 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.62 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.62 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
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1 mM 2.2494 mL 11.2468 mL 22.4936 mL
5 mM 0.4499 mL 2.2494 mL 4.4987 mL
10 mM 0.2249 mL 1.1247 mL 2.2494 mL

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Clinical Trial Information
Title:A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Afimetoran Compared With Placebo in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Status:Active, not recruiting
updateDate:2025-06-10
Ctid:NCT04895696

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04895696

Conditions:Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Interventions:Afimetoran
Phase:Phase 2
Title:Study to Assess the Effect of Acid-reducing Agent Famotidine on the Drug Levels of BMS-986256 in Healthy Participants
Status:Completed
updateDate:2025-02-06
Ctid:NCT04470778

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04470778

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:Famotidine
Phase:Phase 1
Title:A Study to Assess the Effect of Famotidine on the Drug Levels of Afimetoran in Healthy Participants
Status:Recruiting
updateDate:2025-01-22
Ctid:NCT05866627

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05866627

Conditions:Healthy Volunteers
Interventions:Afimetoran
Phase:Phase 1
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Title:A Study to Assess the Effect of Phenytoin on the Drug Levels of Afimetoran and the Effect of Afimetoran on the Drug Levels of Midazolam
Status:Completed
updateDate:2024-08-07
Ctid:NCT05901714

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05901714

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:Midazolam
Phase:Phase 1
Title:A Study to Assess the Safety and Drug Levels of BMS-986256 in Participants With Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Status:Completed
updateDate:2023-05-09
Ctid:NCT04493541

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04493541

Conditions:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous
Interventions:BMS-986256
Phase:Phase 1
Title:A Study Measuring the Effectiveness of BMS-986256 Combined With Oral Contraceptive in Healthy Female Participants
Status:Completed
updateDate:2022-05-31
Ctid:NCT04016753

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04016753

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:Loestrin
Phase:Phase 1
Title:A Study to Determine the Effect of Famotidine on the Drug Levels of BMS-986256 in Healthy Participants
Status:Completed
updateDate:2022-01-21
Ctid:NCT04941755

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04941755

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:Famotidine
Phase:Phase 1
Title:Study to Assess the Way the Body Absorbs, Distributes, Breaks Down and Eliminates Radioactive BMS-986256 in Healthy Male Participants
Status:Completed
updateDate:2022-01-10
Ctid:NCT04269356

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04269356

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:Milk of magnesia
Phase:Phase 1
Title:Effects of BMS-986256 at Steady State on the Single Dose Pharmacokinetics of Mycophenolate Mofetil
Status:Completed
updateDate:2020-06-16
Ctid:NCT04039373

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04039373

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:Mycophenolate Mofetil
Phase:Phase 1
Title:An Investigational Study to Evaluate the Effects of Experimental Medication BMS-986256 in Healthy Participants
Status:Completed
updateDate:2020-06-16
Ctid:NCT03634995

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03634995

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:BMS-986256
Phase:Phase 1
Title:A Study to Investigate the Effects of Itraconazole on the Pharmacokinetics of BMS-986256 in Healthy Participants
Status:Completed
updateDate:2020-02-25
Ctid:NCT03950960

Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03950960

Conditions:Healthy Participants
Interventions:Itraconazole
Phase:Phase 1

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