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Nicorandil (SG-75)(Ikorel) acts by relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels, especially those of the venous system. It undertakes this through two methods. Firstly, by activating potassium channels, and secondly by donating nitric oxide to activate the enzyme guanylate cyclase. Guanylate cyclase causes activation of cGMP leading to both arterial and venous vasodilatation by de-phosphorylation of the myosin light chain.

2,2,2-Trichloroethanol, the active form of the sedative hypnotic drug chloral hydrate, is an agonist for the nonclassical K2P channels TREK-1 (KCNK2) and TRAAK (KCNK4). It activates a nonclassical potassium channel in cerebrovascular smooth muscle and dilates the middle cerebral artery [1]. [1]. Nikhil K Parelkar, et al. 2,2,2-trichloroethanol Activates a Nonclassical Potassium Channel in Cerebrovascular Smooth Muscle and Dilates the Middle Cerebral Artery. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2010 Mar;332(3):803-10.

NS3623 is an activator of human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG) potassium channels with a dual mode of action, also acting as an inhibitor of hERG1 channels. It activates the IKr and Ito currents and exhibits an antiarrhythmic effect.

PSEM 89S TFA is a brain-penetrant and selective ion channels agonist, and is orthogonally selective for Q79G and L141F, respectively.

BX430 is used for chronic pain and cardiovascular disease and it is a potent and selective noncompetitive allosteric human P2X4 receptor channels antagonist with an IC50 of 0.54 μM. BX430 has species specificity.

Linopirdine (DuP 996) is a TRPV1 agonist. Linopirdine is an orally active and selective M-type K+ current (IM; Kv7; KCNQ Channels) inhibitor (IC50: 2.4 μM). Linopirdine is a cognitive enhancer. It acts by stimulating release of acetylcholine and other neurotransmitters.Linopirdine is a putative cognition-enhancing drug that increases acetylcholine release in rat brain tissue.

AS1269574 (AS 1269574) is a potent, orally available GPR119 agonist with potential for type 2 diabetes research.

1. Atractyloside potassium salt (Atractyloside Dipotassium Salt) inhibits oxidative phosphorylation by blocking the transfer of adenosine nucleotides through the mitochondrial membrane.

SB 271046 hydrochloride (SB 271046A) is selective, orally active 5-HT6 antagonist (pKi values are 9.02-8.92, 6.35, 6.55, 6.27 at 5-HT6, 5-HT1A, 5-HT1D and D3, and 6.05, 5.95, 5.76, 5.73, 5.62, 5.55, 5.41, 5.39, 5.27 and < 4.99 at 5-HT1B, 5-HT1F, α1B, 5-HT2C, 5-HT2A, D2, 5-HT2B, 5-HT7, 5-HT4 and 5-HT1E respectively) and is > 200-fold selective over 55 other receptors, enzymes and ion channels. It increases extracellular aspartate and glutamate in the frontal cortex and exhibits anticonvulsant activity (EC50: 0.16 μM).

RU-TRAAK-2 is a reversible inhibitor of TWIK-related arachidonic acid-stimulated K+ channel with no activity for non-K2P channels including Kv1.2, GIRK2, and Slo1.

Rimtuzalcap (CAD-1883) (CAD-1883), a pioneering selective positive allosteric modulator of small-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (SK channels), is employed in the study of movement disorders such as spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) and essential tremor (ET).

Ziconotide Acetate (107452-89-1 free base) (Prialt) is an analgesic agent and has been used to treat neuropathic and non-neuropathic pain. Ziconotide Acetate (107452-89-1 free base) acts by binding to N-type calcium channels situated on the terminal part of primary afferent neurons of the nociceptive pathway therefore reducing synaptic transmission with potent antinociceptive effects.

Gap19 is a peptide that corresponds to a sequence on the cytoplasmic loop (CL) of Cx43.

Nociceptin (1-13), amide is a potent ORL1 (OP4) receptor agonist, exhibiting a pEC50 of 7.9 in mouse vas deferens and a Ki of 0.75 nM for rat forebrain membrane binding.

Rosiglitazone (BRL49653) is a PPARγ agonist, TRPC5 activator, and TRPM3 inhibitor with oral activity. Rosiglitazone is also a hypoglycemic agent and a thiazolidinedione insulin sensitizer.

Mavatrep (JNJ-39439335) is a selective antagonist of TRPV1 with Ki of 6.5 nM and can be used for studies about inflammatory pain.

Diphenyleneiodonium chloride (DPI)(DPI) is an irreversible inhibitor of iNOS and eNOS (IC50 values of 50 nM and 0.3 μM, respectively),and displays broad-spectrum bactericidal activity.

Thapsigargin is a natural product, an inhibitor of sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) and an endoplasmic reticulum stress inducer. Thapsigargin increases cytoplasmic calcium concentration by blocking the ability of cells to pump calcium into the sarcoplasmic and endoplasmic reticulum.

Gallopamil (Methoxyverapamil) inhibits acid secretion in a concentration-dependent manner with an IC50 of 10.9 μM. Gallopamil is a potent antiarrhythmic and vasodilator agent. Gallopamil (Methoxyverapamil), a methoxy derivative of Verapamil, is a phenylalkylamine calcium antagonist.

Gallopamil hydrochloride (Methoxyverapamil hydrochloride) is an antagonist of phenylalkylamine calcium. Gallopamil hydrochloride can be used in antiarrhythmic and vasodilator studies.

Ionomycin calcium (SQ23377 calcium) is an effective and selective calcium ionophore, demonstrating high specificity for divalent cations (Ca>Mg>Sr=Ba).

Etripamil (MSP-2017) displays atrioventricular nodal conduction and prolongs atrioventricular nodal refractory periods by inhibiting calcium ion influx through the calcium slow channels in the atrioventricular node cells. Etripamil is an antagonist of short-acting L-type calcium-channel. It has a rapid onset of action designed for intranasal administration. It is also used to treat Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia.

Pranidipine (OPC-13340) is a novel, long-acting 1,4-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with antihypertensive activity. It enhances acetylcholine-induced relaxation in the presence of endothelium and nitroglycerin-induced relaxation in the absence of endothelium.

AP-18 is a potent and selective TRPA1 inhibitor. AP-18 inhibits activation of TRPA1 induced by 50 μM Cinnamaldehyde with an IC50 of 3.1 μM and 4.5 μM for human and mouse TRPA1, respectively. AP-18 could reverse complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced mechanical hyperalgesia in mice. AP-18 could attenuate Yo-Pro uptake induced by 30 μM AITC in a concentration-dependent manner (IC50= 10.3 μM).