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Ritodrine hydrochloride (NSC 291565) binds to and activates beta-2 adrenergic receptors of myometrial cells in the uterus, which decreases the intensity and frequency of uterine contractions. Ritodrine hydrochloride (NSC 291565) is a phenethylamine derivative with tocolytic activity. Specifically, Ritodrine hydrochloride (NSC 291565) probably activates adenyl cyclase, thereby increasing production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), which in turn enhances the efflux of calcium from vascular smooth muscle cells. A lack of intracellular calcium prevents uterine myometrial contractions. In addition, this agent may directly inactivate myosin light chain kinase, a critical enzyme necessary for the initiation of muscle contractions.

Praziquantel (Droncit) increases the permeability of the tegument of susceptible worms, resulting in an influx and increase in intra-tegumental calcium leading to rapid contractions and paralysis of the worm's musculature through a subsequent increase in levels of calcium in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Praziquantel is a pyrazinoisoquinoline derivative with anthelminthic property. In addition, vacuolization of the tegumental syncytium and blebbing results in tegument disintegration, leads to antigen exposure and elicit host defense responses to the worm.

Desloratadine (Sch34117) is a long-acting piperidine derivate with selective H1 antihistaminergic and non-sedating properties. Desloratadine diminishes the typical histaminergic effects on H1-receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, capillaries and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, including vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, increased vascular permeability, pain, itching and spasmodic contractions of gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Desloratadine is used to provide symptomatic relieve of allergic symptoms.

Ethyl cinnamate has antifungal, and vasorelaxant effects. Ethyl cinnamate can lead to the damage of cell membrane system and metabolic disorder through inducing lipid peroxidation via initiating ROS overproduction. Ethyl cinnamate can inhibit the tonic contractions induced by high K+ and phenylephrine (PE) in a concentration-dependent manner, with respective IC50 values of 0.30 mM and 0.38 mM.

Fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz) is the fumarate salt form of fesoterodine, a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist with muscle relaxant and urinary antispasmodic properties. Fesoterodine is rapidly hydrolyzed in vivo into its active metabolite 5-hydroxymethyl tolterodine, which binds and inhibits muscarinic receptors on the bladder detrusor muscle, thereby preventing bladder contractions or spasms caused by acetylcholine.

Casanthranol, a concentrated mixture of anthranol glycosides from the dried bark of Rhamnus p. (cascara sagrada), is a stimulant laxative used to alleviate constipation and other medical conditions by increasing muscle contractions in the intestinal wall to facilitate bowel movements.

YM-58790 free base is a potent mAChR antagonist that inhibits M1 mAChR, M2 mAChR, and M3 mAChR with Ki values of 28 nM, 260 nM, and 15 nM, respectively. It inhibits reflex rhythmic bladder contractions in rats by inhibiting bladder pressurization.

Catharanthine inhibits nicotinic receptor-mediated diaphragm contractions.

Urantide acetate is a selective and competitive urotensin-II (UT) receptor antagonist (pKB = 8.3). Blocks hU-II induced contractions in thoracic aorta ex vivo. Exhibits no effect on noradrenaline or endothelin 1-induced contraction or on acetylcholine-ind

1-Hydroxybaccatin I possesses significant antinociceptive activity against p- benzoquinone-induced abdominal contractions.

SSR126768A is a novel and selective, orally active and potent oxytocin (OT) receptor antagonist with inhibitory effects on uterine contractions for the prevention of preterm labor.

AS-35 is an orally effective, potent, and selective antagonist of leukotrienes, antagonizing LTC4-, LTD4-, and LTE4-induced ileum contractions with IC50 values of 8 nM, 4 nM, and 3 nM, respectively. It exhibits antiallergic activities.

Oxodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium antagonist, inhibited KCl-induced aortic contraction in rabbits and reduced cardiac force in less potent rat ventricular test-paper contractions. In rat cultured neonatal ventricular myocytes, Oxodipine reduced L-type Ca currents (I) with an IC of 0.24 μM, and against T-type Ca currents (I) with an IC of 0.41 μM. Oxodipine causes constipation in mice and gingival hyperplasia in dogs.

Selective and competitive urotensin-II (UT) receptor antagonist (pKB = 8.3). Blocks hU-II induced contractions in thoracic aorta ex vivo. Exhibits no effect on noradrenaline or endothelin 1-induced contraction or on acetylcholine-induced relaxation. Behav

NS19504 is an activator of Ca2+-activated K+ channel with EC50 of 11.0 µM. NS19504 shows relaxing effect on bladder smooth muscle spontaneous phasic contractions[1].

Atosiban acetate (RW22164) is an inhibitor of the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin. It is used as an intravenous medication as a labour repressant (tocolytic) to halt premature labor. Atosiban acetate (RW22164) inhibits the oxytocin-mediated release of inositol trisphosphate from the myometrial cell membrane. As a result, there is reduced release of intracellular, stored calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum of myometrial cells, and reduced influx of Ca2+ from the extracellular space through voltage gated channels. In addition, Atosiban acetate (RW22164) suppresses oxytocin-mediated release of PGE and PGF from the decidua. In human pre-term labor, atosiban, at the recommended dosage, antagonizes uterine contractions and induces uterine quiescence. The onset of uterus relaxation following atosiban is rapid, uterine contractions being significantly reduced within 10 minutes to achieve stable uterine quiescence.

Etozolin HCl is a safe and effective diuretic agent in the treatment of acute cardiac failure. In isolated rings of guinea-pig aorta not responding to acetylcholine, the diuretic dexetozoline did not influence basal vascular tone but inhibited noradrenaline- and histamine-induced contractions. Dexetozoline has a very high bioavailability after oral administration and is fairly lipohilic. The half-life of etozolin is 2.5 h. Dexetozoline accumulates in cirrhosis.

Methoctramine is a selective antagonist of M2 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (IC50 = 6.1 nM in CHO-K1 cell membranes).[1] It is selective for M2 over M1, M3, M4, and M5 receptors (IC50s = 92, 770, 260, and 217 nM, respectively). In vitro, methoctramine inhibits acetylcholine-induced reductions in isolated guinea pig tracheal tube contractions when used at a concentration of 1 μM.[2] In vivo, methoctramine inhibits bradycardia and bronchoconstriction induced by acetylcholinein guinea pigs with ED50 values of 38 and 81 nmol/kg, respectively. In a rat model of spinal cord injury, methoctramine suppresses bladder overactivity induced by the non-selective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist oxotremorine M.[3]

Pipoxolan (HCl) is an antispasmodic drug. In vivo, the drug inhibited the contractions of intestines caused by neostigmine, barium chloride or injection of acetylcholine. The drug possesses ganglioplegic action and inhibited the decrease in blood pressure caused by stimulation of the vagus nerve. The drug is marketed under tradename Rowapraxin worldwide for the treatment of spasms and colics in the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder and urogenital area, bronchial spasms, spastic menstrual cramps. Recent studies have shown that pipoxalan has anticancer activity and inhibits proliferation of leukemia cells in animal models.

PGF1β, a biochemical compound, functions as a pivotal mediator in inflammatory processes and plays an integral role in uterine contractions. It exhibits significant regulatory effects on platelet aggregation and vasodilation, demonstrating its critical importance in cardiovascular health. Additionally, PGF1β contributes to the regulation of kidney function and electrolyte balance, illustrating its widespread impact across various physiological systems.

Isoproterenol-d7 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of isoproterenol by GC- or LC-MS. Isoproterenol is an agonist of β1- and β2-adrenergic receptors (β1- and β2-ARs; Kis = 224 and 458 nM, respectively). It is selective for β1- and β2-ARs over β3-ARs (Ki = 1,570 nM). Isoproterenol inhibits contractions in isolated field-stimulated rat vas deferens (EC50 = 45.6 nM). In vivo, isoproterenol (0.33 mg/kg) decreases blood pressure and increases water intake in nephrectomized rats. It reduces blood pressure and increases heart rate in renal hypertensive rabbits. Isoproterenol inhibits histamine-induced bronchospasms in anesthetized dogs. Formulations containing isoproterenol have been used in the treatment of bradydysrhythmias and to improve breathing during anesthesia.

[Lys5,MeLeu9,Nle10]Neurokinin A(4-10) (LMN-NKA), a Neurokinin A analogue, is a selective and potent NK2 receptor (NK2R) agonist with prokinetic activity, making it valuable for researching smooth muscle contractions across various tissues through NK-2 receptor engagement [1][2][3].

11-deoxy PGF1α is a synthetic analog of PGF1α. In whole animal studies, a dose of 32 mg/kg inhibited gastric acid secretion by 35%. 11-deoxy PGF1α is also known to cause rat uterine contractions at a dose 0.3 times that of PGF1α. It also exhibits vasopressor and bronchoconstrictor activities at about half the potency of PGF2α in guinea pigs.

NP-1815-PX is a selective P2X4R antagonist with demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects and the capability to alleviate pain in chronic pain models. Additionally, it impedes contractions of guinea pig tracheal and bronchial smooth muscle (TSM and BSM)[1][2][3].

Prostaglandin F1α (PGF1α) is the putative metabolite of dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) via the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway. Both PGF1α and PGF2α have been shown to act as priming pheromones for male Atlantic salmon with a threshold concentration of 10-11 M. [1] PGF1α binds to the ovine corpus luteum FP receptor at only 8% of the relative potency of PGF2α. [2] It is only half as active as PGF2α in inducing human respiratory smooth muscle contractions in vitro. [3]

Baccatin VI possesses significant antinociceptive activity against p-benzoquinone-induced abdominal contractions.

5β-Dihydroprogesterone (5β-DHP) is a progesterone receptor agonist and metabolite of progesterone .1,2It is formed from progesterone by 5β-reductase.25β-DHP inhibits spontaneous contractions in isolated rat uterus when used at a concentration of 10 μg/ml, an effect that can be blocked by the progesterone receptor antagonist RU486 but not the GABAAreceptor antagonist picrotoxin .1It is a negative modulator of homooligomeric Ρ1 subunit-containing GABAAreceptors, inhibiting GABA-induced currents inX. laevisoocytes expressing these receptors (IC50= 5.02 μM).3Plasma levels of 5β-DHP decrease at the onset of spontaneous human labor.4

AL-38022A is a novel synthetic serotonergic (5-HT) ligand that exhibited high affinity for each of the 5-HT2 receptor subtypes (Ki100-fold less) affinity for other 5-HT receptors. In addition, AL-38022A displayed a very low affinity for a broad array of other receptors, neurotransmitter transport sites, ion channels, and second messenger elements, making it a relatively selective agent. AL-38022A potently stimulated functional responses via native and cloned rat (EC50 range: 1.9-22.5 nM) and human (EC50 range: 0.5-2.2 nM) 5-HT2 receptor subtypes including [Ca2+]i mobilization and tissue contractions with apparently similar potencies and intrinsic activities and was a full agonist at all 5-HT2 receptor subtypes.

SDZ-216525, a 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, inhibits the tracheal contractions induced both by NKA (10 nM-3 microM) and 5-HT (10 nM-10 microM) (n=4-10).

Rec 15/2615 is an antagonist of α1B-adrenergic receptors (α1B-ARs; Ki = 0.45 nM for the recombinant human receptor).1 It selectively inhibits α1B-ARs over α1A-, α1D-, and α1L-ARs (Kis = 7.59, 10.23, and 49 nM, respectively). Rec 15/2615 inhibits norepinephrine-induced contractions of isolated rabbit prostate and urethral strips (Kis = 100 and 316.2 nM, respectively), as well as reduces norepinephrine-induced contractions of chloroethylclonidine-precontracted isolated rabbit aortic rings (Ki = 50 nM).2 It decreases diastolic blood pressure (ED25 = 183 μg/kg, i.v.) and increases intracavernous pressure in anesthetized dogs when administered intracavernously at doses ranging from 30 and 1,000 μg/kg.1,2 |1. Sironi, G., Colombo, D., Poggesi, E., et al. Effects of intracavernous administration of selective antagonists of α1-adrenoceptor subtypes on erection in anesthetized rats and dogs. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 292(3), 974-981 (2000).|2. Testa, R., Guarneri, L., Angelico, P., et al. Pharmacological characterization of the uroselective alpha-1 antagonist Rec 15/2739 (SB 216469): Role of the alpha-1L adrenoceptor in tissue selectivity, part II. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 281(3), 1284-1293 (1997).

Locustamyotropin is a novel peptide isolated from Leucophae maderae; stimulates the spontaneous contractions of the hindgut of Leucophaea maderae.

Acetylcholine perchlorate is the perchlorate salt of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine, an endogenous neurotransmitter at cholinergic synapses, could amplify the action potential of the sarcolemma following by inducing muscle contractions.

Azepexole dihydrochloride (B-HT 933), a potent and selective alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist, exhibits affinity for α2A-, α2B-, and α2C-adrenoceptor subtypes with pKis of 8.3, 7.6, and 7.5, respectively [1]. It elicits a concentration-dependent inhibition of peristaltic contractions, evidenced by an IC50 of 78.72 nM.

Pilosidine has vasoconstrictor activity, it showed facilitating effect on adrenaline evoked contractions in rabbit aorta isolated preparations.

PDC31 (THG113.31; ILGHXDYK) is a D-amino acid-based oligopeptide that acts as an allosteric and non-competitive inhibitor of the FP Prostaglandin Receptor, used primarily as a smooth muscle contractile agent. It effectively reduces the strength and duration of uterine contractions in vivo, offering potential for preterm labor and primary dysmenorrhea (PD) research. Additionally, PDC31 enhances the Ca2+-dependent large-conductance K+-channel in human myometrial cells [1] [2].

Bradykinin (1-6) is an amino-truncated Bradykinin peptide and a stable metabolite of Bradykinin, cleaved by carboxypeptidase Y (CPY). This fragment of Bradykinin activates pain receptors and induces smooth muscle contraction.

Urotensin-II (UT) receptor ligand; behaves as a silent antagonist in most in vitro assays and in vivo, but does retain small residual agonist activity under certain conditions in some assays. Competitively antagonizes U-II induced contractions in the rat

Obestatin(11-23)mouse, rat is a polypeptide that regulates energy balance and suppresses appetite by reducing food consumption, body weight, and jejunal contractions in rodents [1].

Desloratadine-d5 is a deuterated compound of Desloratadine. Desloratadine has a CAS number of 100643-71-8. Desloratadine is a long-acting piperidine derivate with selective H1 antihistaminergic and non-sedating properties. Desloratadine diminishes the typical histaminergic effects on H1-receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, capillaries and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, including vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, increased vascular permeability, pain, itching and spasmodic contractions of gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Desloratadine is used to provide symptomatic relieve of allergic symptoms.

ML 1035 is a benzamide that elicits contractions from guinea-pig non-stimulated ileum.

Fadolmidine, also known as MPV-2426, is a novel and potent alpha2 -adrenoceptor (alpha2) -AR) agonist developed for spinal analgesia. Fadolmidine displayed high affinity and full agonist efficacy at all three human alpha2-adrenoceptor subtypes (A, B and C) in transfected CHO cells with EC50 values (nM) of 0.4, 4.9 and 0.5, respectively. Fadolmidine inhibited also electrically evoked contractions in rat vas deferens demonstrating the activation of rodent presynaptic alpha2D-adrenoceptors with an EC50 value of 6.4 nM. Moreover, fadolmidine was a full agonist at human alpha1A-adrenoreceptor (EC50 value 22 nM) and alpha1B-adrenoreceptor (EC50 value 3.4 nM) in human LNCaP cells and transfected HEK cells, respectively. Agonism at the alpha1-adrenoceptor was also observed in rat vas deferens preparations although at lower potency (EC50 value 5.6 microM). Fadolmidine demonstrated potent alpha2-adrenoceptor agonist activity also in vivo by inhibiting electrically induced tachycardia i......

YM-430 is a β1 adrenergic receptor antagonist and a calcium channel antagonist. YM430 could be both an antianginal and antihypertensive agent. YM430 (10(-8)-10(-6) M) inhibited 3,4-diaminopyridine-induced rhythmic contractions with an IC50 value of 59.2 n

Arecaidine propargyl ester is an agonist of M2muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).1It selectively binds to M2over M1, M3, M4, and M5mAChRs in CHO cells expressing the human receptors (Kis = 0.0871, 1.23, 0.851, 0.977, and 0.933 μM, respectively). Arecaidine propargyl ester induces contractions in isolated guinea pig atrium (pD2= 8.67). It induces apoptosis and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in U87 and U251 glioblastoma cells when used at a concentration of 100 μM.2Arecaidine propargyl ester decreases mean arterial blood pressure in normotensive cats (ED25= 1.9 nmol/kg).3It is toxic to house flies (Musca) when administered at a dose of 75 μg/fly.4 1.Scapecchi, S., Matucci, R., Bellucci, C., et al.Highly chiral muscarinic ligands: the discovery of (2S,2’R,3’S,5’R)-1-methyl-2-(2-methyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)pyrrolidine 3-sulfoxide methyl iodide, a potent, functionally selective, M2 partial agonistJ. Med. Chem.49(6)1925-1931(2006) 2.Di Bari, M., Tombolillo, B., Conte, C., et al.Cytotoxic and genotoxic effects mediated by M2 muscarinic receptor activation in human glioblastoma cellsNeurochem. Int.90261-270(2015) 3.Porsius, A.J., and Van Zwieten, P.A.Central action of some cholinergic drugs (arecaidine esters) and nicotine on blood pressure and heart rate of catsProg. Brain Res.47131-135(1977) 4.Honda, H., Tomizawa, M., and Casida, J.E.Insect muscarinic acetylcholine receptor: Pharmacological and toxicological profiles of antagonists and agonistsJ. Agric. Food Chem.55(6)2276-2281(2007)

WIN 66306 is a cyclic heptapeptide antagonist of neurokinin-1 (NK1) and NK2 receptors originally isolated from A. flavipes. It binds to NK1 and NK2 receptors and inhibits contractions induced by substance P in isolated guinea pig ileum in a concentration-dependent manner.

N-didesmethyl Loperamide, an active metabolite of the peripheral μ1-opioid receptor agonist loperamide, impedes electrically induced contractions in isolated guinea pig myenteric plexus (IC50 = 370 nM) and enhances the sensitivity of a chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum strain to chloroquine (EC50 = 482 nM). Notably, it achieves this without causing toxicity in A-10 vascular smooth muscle cells (IC50 = >10,000 nM).

(-)-Eseroline fumarate, a metabolite of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Physostigmine, promotes lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage from cancer cells and triggers adenine nucleotides and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) release from neuronal cells, leading to cell death. Additionally, it suppresses electrically evoked muscle contractions in the mouse vas deferens and the guinea-pig ileum.

Phyllomedusin, a tachykinin decapeptide, acts as an NK1 receptor agonist. It exhibits vasodilatory effects and induces pyloric contractions [1] [2] [3].

Dexloxiglumide, an active enantiomer of Loxiglumide, inhibits smooth muscle cell contractions induced by cholecystokinin-octapeptide (CCK-8). It is a selective antagonist of cholecystokinin type A (CCKA) receptors.

Zofenoprilat, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE; IC50 = 8 nM for rabbit lung enzyme) inhibitor and the active metabolite of the prodrug zofenopril, effectively counters angiotensin I- or bradykinin-induced contractions in isolated guinea pig ileum (EC50s = 3 and 1 nM, respectively). At a concentration of 10 nM, Zofenoprilat not only diminishes basal endothelin-1 secretion and nitric oxide (NO) production but also safeguards against TNF-α-stimulated increases in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reductions in glutathione (GSH) levels within human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Furthermore, at 10 µM, it delivers protection to primary human cardiac microvascular endothelial cells from doxorubicin-induced toxicity and enhances hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production, along with the adhesion, migration, and proliferation of HUVECs. Additionally, Zofenoprilat (400 µM) mitigates end diastolic pressure and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, demonstrating therapeutic potential in a Langendorff isolated perfused rat heart model of ischemia-reperfusion injury.

(R)-Oxybutynin (Aroxybutynin) is an orally active muscarinic receptor antagonist, which exhibits antimuscarinic, antispasmodic, and anticholinergic activity. This compound, being the (R)-isomer of Oxybutynin, competitively antagonizes Carbachol-induced contractions. It is particularly useful in researching neurogenic bladder dysfunction-related incontinence [1] [2] [3].

Motilin canine, a 22-amino acid peptide, functions as a robust gastrointestinal smooth muscle contraction agonist.