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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-4-14
pubmed:abstractText
The effects of the selective platelet activating factor (PAF) receptor antagonist WEB 2170 on PAF-induced responses in equine cells and tissues have been examined and compared with those of WEB 2086. In initial experiments WEB 2170 was shown to inhibit in vitro platelet aggregation in a dose-dependent, competitive reversible manner (pA2 = 7.21). Co-administration of the antagonists with either PAF or histamine also inhibited PAF, but not histamine, induced wheal formation and PAF-induced neutrophil accumulation in vivo in equine skin. Intravenous (i.v.) administration of both drugs at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg blocked PAF-induced ex vivo platelet aggregation. The inhibition produced by WEB 2170 was greater and, at 30 min, this drug also reduced the slope and maximal response. Wheal formation in the skin was significantly inhibited for up to 6 h by WEB 2170 administered i.v., the reduction being more prolonged than that obtained with WEB 2086. Neutrophil accumulation in the skin was also significantly reduced for up to 24 h by WEB 2170, whilst no significant inhibition was produced by WEB 2086. These results demonstrate that WEB 2170, like WEB 2086, is an effective antagonist of PAF in the horse. Moreover, when given i.v., WEB 2170 appears to be a more potent PAF inhibitor than WEB 2086.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0140-7783
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
477-87
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1993
pubmed:articleTitle
A comparison of the actions of platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonists WEB 2170 and WEB 2086 in the horse.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, Royal Veterinary College (University of London), Hatfield, Herts, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't