| Bioactivity | BAY 73-1449 is a selective antagonist of prostacyclin receptor (IP), with high potency (IC50 of less than 0.1 nM) in cAMP assays in Human HEL cells and rat DRG. BAY 73-1449 can be used in the research of lowering blood pressure[1]. | |||||||||
| In Vivo | BAY 73-1449 (0.1-1 mg/kg; i.v.) does not significantly reduce mesenteric inflow, but significantly reduces splenic shunt vessel outflow in rats[1].BAY 73-1449 (1-5 mg/kg, s.c. once daily for 7 d) has no effects on the degree of porto-systemic shunting in rats[1].BAY 73-1449 (1 mg/kg, s.c. once daily for 7 d), has no effects on portal pressures in rats[1]. Animal Model: | |||||||||
| Name | BAY 73-1449 | |||||||||
| CAS | 693790-96-4 | |||||||||
| Formula | C26H23N3O3 | |||||||||
| Molar Mass | 425.48 | |||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | |||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Bexis S, et, al. Vascular actions of the prostacyclin receptor antagonist BAY 73-1449 in the portal hypertensive rat. Eur J Pharmacol. 2008 Aug 20;590(1-3):322-6. |