New developments on thromboxane and prostacyclin modulators part II: Prostacyclin modulators

Xavier de Leval, Julien Hanson, Jean Louis David, Bernard Masereel, Bernard Pirotte, Jean Michel Dogné

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Prostacyclin (PGI2) is a potent endogenous inhibitor of platelet function and possesses a strong vasodilator effect. Furthermore, prostacyclin is currently presented as the physiologic antagonist of thromboxane A2 (TXA2), which exhibits pro-aggregatory and vasoconstrictor properties. So, the balance between PGI2 and TXA2 production is crucial for the cardiovascular system. Indeed, an imbalance in the production or effect of these products is deleterious for the circulatory system and can lead to characterized vascular diseases such as hypertension, stroke, atherosclerosis or myocardial infarction. Although the biological effects of PGI2 are considered to be clinically useful, its use as therapeutic agent is largely limited by both its chemical and metabolic instability. Actually, several prostacyclin agonists have been synthesized and pharmacologically evaluated. Among these, some have been clinically evaluated as therapeutic agents in several vascular diseases. This review focuses on the latest chemical and pharmacological developments in the field of the prostacyclin agonists.

langue originaleAnglais
Pages (de - à)1243-1252
Nombre de pages10
journalCurrent Medicinal Chemistry
Volume11
Numéro de publication10
Etat de la publicationPublié - 1 mai 2004

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