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# Selective P2X3 Receptor Antagonist, Eliapixant, for Treatment of Hypersensitive Nerve Fibre Disorders

Posted by [Evotec](https://news.cyprotex.com/sciencepool/author/evotec) on Oct 7, 2021 11:56:52 AM

P2X3 receptors play an important role in the sensitisation of nerve fibres and pain pathways. Involvement in pathways triggering cough and contribution to the pathophysiology of endometriosis and overactive bladder have also been reported. Development of P2X antagonists have been hampered by off‑target effects which include severe taste disturbances associated with blocking the P2X2/3 receptor heterotrimer.  

In this publication, we focus on:

- how eliapixant (BAY 1817080), a P2X3 receptor antagonist, is both highly potent and selective for P2X3 over other P2X subtypes *in vitro *including P2X2/3
- how eliapixant reduces inflammatory pain in relevant animal models
- experimental evidence that P2X3 antagonism reduces neurogenic inflammation and vaginal pain, and demonstration of the potential use of eliapixant in endometriosis

[LEARN MORE](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-99177-0.epdf)

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