Description
ASM-IN-1 is a potent and orally active acid sphingomyelinase (ASM) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 1.5 µM. ASM-IN-1 reduces lipid plaques in the aortic arch and aorta and reduces plasma ceramide concentration and Ox-LDL levels. ASM-IN-1 shows antiatherosclerotic and anti-inflammatory activity[1]