3-Deoxy-3-[4-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1h-1,2,3-Triazol-1-Yl]-Beta-D-Galactopyranosyl 3-Deoxy-3-[4-(3-Fluorophenyl)-1h-1,2,3-Triazol-1-Yl]-1-Thio-Beta-D-Galactopyranoside
Olitigaltin is an inhaled, small molecule inhibitor of galectin-3 (Gal-3), with potential anti-fibrotic activity. Upon administration, olitigaltin inhibits the activity of Gal-3. This may prevent the activation of alveolar macrophages and fibroblasts, and the resulting fibrosis in the lungs. Gal-3, a beta-galactoside-binding lectin, is expressed in multiple cell types including macrophages, fibroblasts, activated T-lymphocytes and epithelial cells. It is upregulated in fibrotic lung diseases including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and interstitial pneumonia associated with collagen vascular disease (CVD-IP), and plays an important role in fibrosis in multiple organs. It is also often dysregulated in cancers, and may play a role in angiogenesis, cell proliferation and cell survival.