4-Hydroxy-Teriflunomide is a metabolite of Leflunomide (L322750), an immunosuppressive. Inhibits T and B cell proliferation. Activity is attributed mainly to its metabolite, a malononitrile derivative, which is beleived to inhibit dihydroorotate dehydrogenase as well as several protein tyrosine kinases. Therapeutically as a antirheumatic (Merck Index).This compound is suitable for dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) related research.
