ArticleACS infectious diseases2024
Zileuton, a 5-Lypoxigenase Inhibitor, is Antiparasitic and Prevents Inflammation in the Chronic Stage of Heart Chagas Disease.
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Chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy is associated with an unbalanced immune response and impaired heart function, and available drugs do not prevent its development. Zileuton (Zi), a 5-lypoxigenase inhibitor, affects inflammatory/pro-resolution mediators. Herein, Zi treatment in the early phase of infection reduced parasitemia associated mainly with the direct effect of Zi on the parasite, and the enzyme epoxide hydrolase was the potential molecular target behind the trypanocidal effect. In the intermediate acute phase of infection, Zi reduced the number of innate and adaptive inflammatory cells, increased the level of SOCS2 expression in the heart associated with lower inflammation, and improved cardiac function. Zi treatment initiated in the chronic stage increased the level of SOCS2 expression in the heart, reduced inflammation, and improved cardiac function. Our data suggest that Zi protects against
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