Inhibition of tumor necrosis factor and nitric oxide production by retinoic acid

摘要

The present invention is directed to a novel method of inhibiting the production of two important modulators of cellular action, tumor necrosis factor and nitric oxide, and treating pathophysiological conditions characterized by undesirable production or concentrations of tumor necrosis factor or nitric acid. It is about. The methods of the present invention use retinoic acid compounds. Most preferred retinoic acid is all trans-retinoic acid.