Bioactivity | YM-16638 is an orally active leukotriene (LT) antagonist. YM-16638 can inhibit the production of LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4 in guinea pig trachea, with IC50 values of 0.05 μM, 0.16 μM, and 0.096 μM, respectively. YM-16638 has a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on antigen-induced early and late respiratory responses in allergic sheep[1]. |
CAS | 104073-72-5 |
Formula | C18H22N2O5S3 |
Molar Mass | 442.57 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Tomioka K, et al. The effect of an orally active leukotriene (LT) antagonist YM-16638 on antigen-induced early and late airway responses in allergic sheep. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1989 Apr;36(1):43-7. |