ABT-702 is an experimental drug that acts as a selective inhibitor of the enzyme

adenosine kinase Adenosine kinase (AdK; EC 2.7.1.20) is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of gamma-phosphate from Adenosine triphosphate ( ATP) to adenosine (Ado) leading to formation of Adenosine monophosphate ( AMP). In addition to its well-studied role in ...

. In animal studies it has

analgesic An analgesic drug, also called simply an analgesic, antalgic, pain reliever, or painkiller, is any member of the group of drugs used for pain management. Analgesics are conceptually distinct from anesthetics, which temporarily reduce, and in s ...

and

antiinflammatory Anti-inflammatory is the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation, fever or swelling. Anti-inflammatory drugs, also called anti-inflammatories, make up about half of analgesics. These drugs reduce pain by inhibiting mechani ...

effects, and has been useful in investigating the potential applications of adenosine kinase inhibitors in a number of medical applications.

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