| Bioactivity | Almitrine mesylate, a peripheral chemoreceptor agonist, inhibits selectively the Ca2+-dependent K+ channel. |
| Target | K+ channel |
| Invitro | Almitrine inhibits the activity of a high-conductance (152±13 pS), Ca2+-dependent K+ channel by decreasing its open probability. The IC50 value of the effect is 0.22 μM. The inhibitory effect of Almitrine on Ca2+-dependent K+ channels also is observed in GH3 cells. Almitrine at concentrations up to 10 μM does not affect whole-cell voltage-dependent K+, Ca2+, or Na+ currents in rat or rabbit cells. However, this concentration of Almitrine significantly inhibits the Ca2+-dependent component of K+ currents in rat chemoreceptor cells[1]. |
| In Vivo | Almitrine acts via the peripheral arterial chemoreceptors raising carotid sinus nerve output and minute ventilation. Almitrine also has a pulmonary vascular action causing a dose-dependent constriction and dilatation. At low doses Almitrine enhances hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction and may improve the overall ventilation/perfusion ratio[2]. |
| Name | Almitrine mesylate |
| CAS | 29608-49-9 |
| Formula | C28H37F2N7O6S2 |
| Molar Mass | 669.76 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. López-López JR, et al. Effects of Almitrine bismesylate on the ionic currents of chemoreceptor cells from the carotid body. Mol Pharmacol. 1998 Feb;53(2):330-9. [2]. Bee D, et al. An analysis of the action of an analogue of Almitrine bismesylate in the rat model of hypoxic lung disease. Exp Physiol. 1992 Nov;77(6):819-28. |