This invention discloses the application of GLPG0187 in combination with
propranolol in the preparation of drugs for the treatment or inhibition of hemangiomas. GLPG0187 is an
integrin β1 inhibitor, and
propranolol is a β-
receptor blocker. This invention was validated through CCK8 assays, scratch assays, and
tube formation assays. The results showed that, compared with
propranolol monotherapy, GLPG0187 (4 nM) combined with propranolol (20-30 μM) could further inhibit the proliferation, migration, and
tube formation ability of human
hemangioma endothelial cells, demonstrating superior
efficacy compared to propranolol monotherapy. This invention addresses the issue that approximately 2.1% of patients treated with propranolol monotherapy for infantile hemangiomas experience side effects such as sleep disturbances,
bronchospasm, and
hypoglycemia, providing a new
combination therapy regimen and offering a new
drug option for reducing the clinical dosage of propranolol and minimizing the risk of side effects. This invention identifies a new target for the treatment of hemangiomas, providing new possibilities for
hemangioma treatment.