| Bioactivity | MK-571 (L-660711) sodium is an orally active, potent and selective competitive leukotriene D4 (LTD4) receptor antagonist, with Ki values of 0.22 and 2.1 nM in guinea pig and human lung membranes, respectively. MK-571 sodium is also a inhibitor of multidrug resistance-associated protein MRP4 (ABCC4) and ABCC1 (MRP1). MK-571 sodium inhibits constitutive and antigen-stimulated S1P (sphingosine-1-phosphate) release[1][2][3]. |
| Invitro | MK571 (15 μM, 1 h) sodium markedly suppresses constitutive and Ag-stimulated S1P secretion from RBL-2H3 cells and mast cells, and inhibits Fluo-3 efflux[3]. Cell Viability Assay[3] Cell Line: |
| In Vivo | MK-571 sodium (0-0.5 mg/kg, orally, once) produces dose-dependent inhibition of the duration of antigen-induced dyspnea in conscious sensitized rats treated with methysergide (3 μg/kg)[1].MK-571 sodium (0-1 mg/kg, orally, once) blocks LTD4- and Ascaris-induced bronchoconstriction in conscious squirrel monkeys[1].MK-571 sodium (0-25 mg/kg, Orally, daily, for 2 more weeks) shows reversal of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension (PH), and protects mice from hypoxic PH[2]. Animal Model: |
| Name | MK-571 sodium |
| CAS | 115103-85-0 |
| Formula | C26H26ClN2NaO3S2 |
| Molar Mass | 537.07 |
| 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]. Jones TR, et al. Pharmacology of L-660,711 (MK-571): a novel potent and selective leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 1989 Jan;67(1):17-28. [2]. Hara Y, et al. Inhibition of MRP4 prevents and reverses pulmonary hypertension in mice. J Clin Invest. 2011 Jul;121(7):2888-97. [3]. Mitra P, et al. Role of ABCC1 in export of sphingosine-1-phosphate from mast cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Oct 31;103(44):16394-9. |