NCIt related terms : alpha-[(4-Chlorobenzoyl)amino]-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-4-quinolinepropanoic Acid;
NCIt definition : A quinolinone derivative with anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory activities. Rebamipide
induces cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) synthesis which results in an increase in endogenous
prostaglandin synthesis in the gastric mucosa. This agent also inhibits H. pylori-induced
production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha and subsequent inflammation of the
gastric mucosa. In addition, rebamipide scavenges oxygen-derived free radicals that
potentially cause mucosal injury, and stimulates prostaglandin EP4 receptor gene expression
followed by mucous secretion, thereby enhancing the gastric mucosal defense.;