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Table 1 Small molecule inhibitors and biologics used to target extracellular ATP

From: An emerging master inducer and regulator for epithelial-mesenchymal transition and tumor metastasis: extracellular and intracellular ATP and its molecular functions and therapeutic potential

Inhibitor

Target (s)

Mechanism of action

Development stage

Indications

Refs.

Apyrase (e.g., CD39)

Extracellular ATP

Degrade extracellular ATP to adenosine

Preclinical

Not available (N/A)

[94]

Carbenoxolone

Non-selective PANX1 inhibitor

Inhibit ATP secretion

In the clinic

Peptic, esophageal and oral ulceration and inflammation

[82]

Probenecid

Non-selective PANX1 inhibitor

Inhibit ATP secretion

In the clinic

Chronic gout and gouty arthritis

[82]