Synthetic methylxanthine metabolite of pentoxifylline. Potent anti-inflammatory agent in which only the (−) optical isomer is biologically active. Inhibits the generation of phosphatidic acid from cytokine-activated lysophosphatidic acyl transferase (LPAAT), which has been shown to protect mice from endotoxic shock. Decreases lipid peroxidation in vitr oand in vivo. Suppresses the production of the proinflammatory cytokine […]