SB-201993 is a selective leukotriene B₄ (LTB4) receptor antagonist with a Ki=7.6 nM for LTB4 receptors on human inflammatory cells. SB-201993 inhibits calcium mobilization in inflammatory cells and 5-lipoxygenase activity, exerting anti-inflammatory effects. SB-201993 is promising for research of inflammatory diseases (e.g., dermatitis, arthritis).

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.