Linomide

Linomide (Roquinimex) is a quinoline derivative immunostimulant which increases NK cell activity and macrophage cytotoxicity.

It also inhibits angiogenesis and reduces the secretion of TNF alpha.

Linomide has been investigated as a treatment for some cancers (including as adjuvant therapy after bone marrow transplantation in acute leukemia) and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis[1][2] and recent-onset type I diabetes.

[3] Several trials have been terminated due to serious cardiovascular toxicity.

Amine-ester interchange of that compound with N-methylaniline results in formation of the amide linomide.

Linomide synthesis: [ 4 ]