Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year
Cicaprost (ZK 96480) is a prostacyclin receptor (IP) agonist, which induces relaxation of the artery via concentration-dependent mechanisms. Its EC50 value, determined to be 5.8 nM [1], further highlights its potency.
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25 mg | 10-14 weeks | $ 1,520.00 | |
50 mg | 10-14 weeks | $ 1,980.00 | |
100 mg | 10-14 weeks | $ 2,500.00 |
Description | Cicaprost (ZK 96480) is a prostacyclin receptor (IP) agonist, which induces relaxation of the artery via concentration-dependent mechanisms. Its EC50 value, determined to be 5.8 nM [1], further highlights its potency. |
In vitro | Cicaprost significantly inhibits the proliferation of human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (HPASMC) that is induced by fetal bovine serum (FBS), exhibiting considerable antiproliferative effects at a concentration of 30 nM [2]. Additionally, it promotes the production of [3H]cyclic AMP and [3H]inositol phosphate, with half-maximal effective concentration (EC50) values ranging from 1.5 to 22 nM for the former and 49 to 457 nM for the latter, excluding effects on SK-N-SH cells [3]. In a Cell Proliferation Assay [2] using HPASMC, across a range of concentrations from 10 pM to 10 μM, Cicaprost displayed a dose-dependent reduction in cell proliferation, achieving an EC50 of 24.1 nM. |
In vivo | Cicaprost modifies pain perception and inflammatory responses by targeting the prostacyclin receptor; its absence in mice does not alter these effects. Specifically, intravenous administration of Cicaprost at a dosage of 1 μg/kg induces a significant decrease in blood pressure (approximately 30 mm Hg) in anesthetized wild-type mice. However, this hypotensive response is absent in IP-deficient mice, even when the dosage is increased to 10 μg/kg. This differential effect underscores the role of the prostacyclin receptor in mediating Cicaprost's cardiovascular activity. |
Molecular Weight | 374.47 |
Formula | C22H30O5 |
CAS No. | 94079-80-8 |
Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year
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