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Potential mode of action of thalidomide and its derivatives in regulating host inflammatory response. IMiDs and SelCiDs are derivatives of thalidomide with anti-inflammatory properties. However, compounds of these two classes of anti-inflammatory agents function differentially as shown. Red arrow indicates down-regulation and green arrow indicate up-regulation. θ indicates inhibition of the pathway.
