| Bioactivity | SDZ-MKS 492 (MKS 492) is a selective inhibitor of cyclic GMP-inhibited phosphodiesterase (type III PDE). SDZ-MKS 492 inhibits antigen- or platelet activating factor (PAF)-induced bronchoconstriction and allergic reactions in guinea pigs and rats[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Target | type III phosphodiesterase | ||||||||||||
| Invitro | MKS 492 relaxes airway smooth muscle in vitro[2]. | ||||||||||||
| In Vivo | MKS-492 (3-10 mg/kg; i.v.) inhibits antigen-induced bronchoconstriction in guinea pigs[1].MKS-492 (1-3 mg/kg; i.v.) inhibits PAF-induced bronchoconstriction and the increase in airway responsiveness to histamine in guinea pigs[1].MKS-492 (30-100 mg/kg; i.p.) inhibits leukotriene B4 (LTB4)-induced airway eosinophilia in guinea pigs[1].MKS-492 (10-100 mg/kg; i.p.) inhibits passive cutaneous anaphylaxis and mediator-induced skin reactions in rats[1]. Animal Model: | ||||||||||||
| Name | SDZ-MKS 492 | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 114606-56-3 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C20H27N5O6 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 433.46 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Nagai H, et al. Effects of MKS-492 on antigen-induced bronchoconstriction and allergic reaction in guinea pigs and rats. Jpn J Pharmacol. 1993 Dec;63(4):405-13. [2]. Morley J, et, al. SDZ MKS 492. Agents Actions Suppl. 1991;34:403-10. |