| Bioactivity | Ro 46-8443 is the first non-peptide endothelin ETB receptor selective antagonist. Ro 46-8443 displays an at least 100-fold selectivity for ETB (IC50: 34-69 nM) over ETA receptors (IC50: 6800 nM)[1][2]. |
| Name | Ro 46-8443 |
| CAS | 175556-12-4 |
| Formula | C31H35N3O8S |
| Molar Mass | 609.69 |
| 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]. Breu V, et al. In vitro characterisation of Ro 46-8443, the first non-peptide antagonist selective for the endothelin ETB receptor. FEBS Lett. 1996;383(1-2):37-41. [2]. Clozel M, et al. The role of ETB receptors in normotensive and hypertensive rats as revealed by the non-peptide selective ETB receptor antagonist Ro 46-8443. FEBS Lett. 1996;383(1-2):42-45. |