AM404 is a chemical compound that functions as an inhibitor of endocannabinoid reuptake. It effectively blocks the transport of anandamide, with IC50 values measured in the low micromolar range. Moreover, AM404 exhibits the ability to induce relaxation in rat isolated hepatic arteries contracted with Phenylephrine. This relaxation effect is quantified by a pEC50 value of 7.4 (corresponding to an EC50 of 0.04 μM). Additionally, AM404 possesses a neuroprotective effect.
Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs), such as 11(12)-EET and 14(15)-EET, are cytochrome P450 metabolites of arachidonic acid that have been identified as endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factors with vasodilator activity. 14,15-EE-5(Z)-E is a structural analog of 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (14,15-EET) that antagonizes EET-induced relaxation of vascular smooth muscle. Relaxation of U46619-constricted bovine arteries by 14,15-EET could be inhibited approximately 80% by 14,15-EE-5(Z)-E at a concentration of 10 μM. 14,15-EE-5(Z)-E does not appear to antagonize nitric oxide- or iloprost-mediated vascular relaxation.
5(6)-EET is a fully racemic version of the enantiomeric forms biosynthesized from arachidonic acid by cytochrome P450 enzymes. In solution, 5(6)-EET degrades into 5,6-DiHET and 5(6)-δ-lactone, which can be converted to 5(6)-DiHET and quantified by GC-MS. In neuroendocrine cells, such as the anterior pituitary and pancreatic islets, 5(6)-EET has been implicated in the mobilization of calcium and hormone secretion. 5(6)-EET is an inhibitor of T-type voltage-gated calcium channels (Cav3) that inhibits isoforms Cav3.1, Cav3.2 (IC50 = 0.54 μM), and Cav3.3 and decreases nifedipine-resistant phenylephrine-induced vasoconstriction in isolated mouse mesenteric arteries via Cav3.2 blockade when used at a concentration of 3 μM. In addition, it is a substrate of COX-1 and COX-2, as measured by oxygen consumption and product formation assays when used at a concentration of 50 μM. (±)5(6)-EET is provided as a mixture of the free acid and lactone.
1-Hydroxy-2,3,4,7-tetramethoxy-xanthone has vasodilatory action, causing vasodilation in the coronary artery pre-contracted with 1 μM 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), with an EC 50 value of 6.6±1.4 μM.
(±)17(18)-EpETE-Ethanolamide, an ω-3 endocannabinoid epoxide, originates from eicosapentaenoic ethanolamide (EPEA) through cytochrome P450 (CYP) epoxygenases action and is decomposed by soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) and fatty acid amide hydrolase (FA, AH). Its endogenous synthesis occurs in LPS-stimulated and EPEA-supplemented BV-2 microglia cells, a process inhibited by the CYP inhibitor ketoconazole. This compound mitigates IL-6 and nitrite levels while enhancing IL-10 production following LPS exposure in BV-2 microglia. At a dose of 50 µM, it prevents platelet aggregation caused by arachidonic acid but not that triggered by ADP, collagen, or ristocetin. Additionally, it facilitates the dilation of constricted bovine coronary arteries (ED50= 1.1 µM) and blocks VEGF-driven tubulogenesis in human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVECs).
3',4'-Dihydroxyflavonol (DiOHF) is an efficient antioxidant that diminishes superoxide levels and enhances nitric oxide (NO) functionality in the mesenteric arteries of diabetic rats[1].
Tilisolol is a nonselective blocker of beta-adrenergic. Tilisolol hydrochloride dilates coronary arteries through an ATP-sensitive K(+)-channel opening mechanism in dogs.
Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs), such as 11(12)-EET and 14(15)-EET, are cytochrome P450 metabolites of arachidonic acid that have been identified as endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factors with vasodilator activity. 14,15-EE-8(Z)-E is a structural analog of 14(15)-EET that demonstrates potent vasodilator agonist activity in bovine coronary arteries similar to that of 14(15)-EET.
(±)14(15)-EE-8(Z)-E is a potent vasodilator in bovine coronary arteries. The synthesis of this analog involves the formation of the epoxide at the 14,15-double bond, however, epoxidation can also occur at the 8,9-double bond. (±)8(9)-EE-14(Z)-E is a minor product from the synthesis of (±)14(15)-EE-8(Z)-E. This compound has not been reported in the literature, and its biological activity is not known. It may serve as a tool to verify that the parent compound, (±)14(15)-EE-8(Z)-E, is pure and does not contain the 8,9-epoxy regioisomer.
(5Z,11Z,15R)-15-Hydroxyeicosa-5,11-dien-13-ynoic acid is a stable isomer of 15(S)-HETE , a major arachidonic acid metabolite from the 15-lipoxygenase pathway. (5Z,11Z,15R)-15-Hydroxyeicosa-5,11-dien-13-ynoic acid elicits concentration-dependent contraction of isolated pulmonary arteries from rabbits and inhibits the proliferation and migration of hormone-independent prostate carcinoma PC-3 cells.
Angiotensin II is a potent direct vasoconstrictor, causing arteries and veins to constrict, so leading to an increase in blood pressure. Angiotensin also potentiates the release of norepinephrine by a direct action on postganglionic sympathetic fibers.
N-Arachidonoyl-L-serine (ARA-S), a recently isolated endocannabinoid with a distinct activity profile that diverges from typical endocannabinoids, does not interact with central cannabinoid (CB1), peripheral cannabinoid (CB2) receptors, or vanilloid receptor 1 (VR1). Unlike other compounds, ARA-S (5 mg kg) counteracts the lowering of blood pressure induced by a 10 mg kg intravenous bolus of abnormal cannabidiol (Abn-CBD) in anesthetized rat models. Additionally, akin to Abn-CBD, ARA-S induces relaxation in isolated rat mesenteric arteries and abdominal aorta and promotes phosphorylation of Akt and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). The mechanisms through which ARA-S and Abn-CBD exert their effects on vascular systems show variations and merit deeper investigation.
[Tyr(P)4] Angiotensin II is a peptide that exerts a multitude of effects on vascular smooth muscle. These effects include the contraction of normal arteries, as well as the induction of hypertrophy or hyperplasia in cultured cells or diseased vessels.