Molecule Details
InChIKeyUTNUDOFZCWSZMS-YFHOEESVSA-N
Compound NameTeriflunomide
Canonical SMILESC/C(O)=C(\C#N)C(=O)Nc1ccc(C(F)(F)F)cc1
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)2
Pfam Stratification Cross-Family
Avg pChEMBL6.46
SourceChEMBL;BindingDB
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB08880
Drug NameTeriflunomide
CAS Number163451-81-8
Groups approved investigational
ATC Codes L04AK02
DescriptionTeriflunomide is the active metabolite of leflunomide, and it acts as an immunomodulatory agent by inhibiting pyrimidine synthesis. It is marketed under the name Aubagio® and is indicated for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, specifically relapsing forms. The FDA label states an important warning...

Categories: Acids, Acyclic Amines Analgesics Analgesics, Non-Narcotic Aniline Compounds Anti-Inflammatory Agents Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents Antirheumatic Agents BCRP/ABCG2 Inhibitors BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates Benzene Derivatives Butyrates Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers (strength unknown) Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers (weak) Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C8 Inhibitors Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C8 Inhibitors (moderate) Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase Inhibitors Dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) inhibitors Fatty Acids Fatty Acids, Volatile Hepatotoxic Agents Hydroxy Acids Immunologic Factors Immunomodulatory Agents Immunosuppressive Agents Lipids OAT3/SLC22A8 Inhibitors OATP1B1/SLCO1B1 Inhibitors Peripheral Nervous System Agents Pyrimidine Synthesis Inhibitor Selective Immunosuppressants Sensory System Agents
Cross-references: BindingDB: 50018011 ChEBI: 68540 CHEMBL973 ChemSpider: 16737143 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 22169 D10172 PDB: A26 PubChem:54684141 PubChem:347827807 RxCUI: 1310520 Wikipedia: Teriflunomide ZINC: ZINC000013512456
Target Activities (2)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
Q02127 DHODH Homo sapiens Human PF01180 6.5 IC50 ChEMBL;BindingDB
P00374 DHFR Homo sapiens Human PF00186 6.4 IC50 ChEMBL;BindingDB
DrugBank Target Actions (8)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P05177 CYP1A2 Cytochrome P450 1A2 inducer enzymes
P10632 CYP2C8 Cytochrome P450 2C8 inhibitor enzymes
P04035 HMGCR 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor targets
Q02127 DHODH Dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (quinone), mitochondrial inhibitor targets
Q08210 Dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (quinone), mitochondrial inhibitor targets
Q9UNQ0 ABCG2 Broad substrate specificity ATP-binding cassette transporter ABCG2 inhibitor transporters
Q9Y6L6 SLCO1B1 Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1 inhibitor transporters
Q9UNQ0 ABCG2 Broad substrate specificity ATP-binding cassette transporter ABCG2 substrate transporters