Carebastine is the active metabolite of Ebastine. Carebastine is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist. Carebastine inhibits VEGF-induced HUVEC and HPAEC proliferation, migration and angiogenesis in a dose-dependent manner[1]. Carebastine suppresses the expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor[2]. References: [1]. De Luisi A, et al. Anti-angiogenic activity of carebastine: a plausible mechanism affecting airway remodelling. Eur Respir J. 2009 Oct;34(4):958-66. [2]. Zhao Y, et al. Carebastine, an H1-receptor antagonist, suppresses the expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2008 Nov;33(6):785-7. |