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The anti-allergic drug, N-(3',4'-dimethoxycinnamonyl) anthranilic acid, exhibits potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in arthritis
Rheumatology, 08/23/07

Inglis, J.J., et al. - The degradation of tryptophan by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase yields a number of immunomodulatory metabolites, including 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid, 3-hydroxykynurenic acid and quinolinic acid...Conclusion: It is concluded that 3,4-DAA has both anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and may therefore be useful in filling an unmet need, in the treatment of rheumatoid and other forms of arthritis, especially in the light of its analgesic properties