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Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) is a methyl xanthine derivative from tea with diuretic, smooth muscle relaxant, bronchial dilation, cardiac, and central nervous system stimulant activities. It inhibits the 3', 5'-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase that degrades cyclic AMP, thus potentiating the actions of agents that act through adenylyl cyclases and cyclic AMP.

Tropicamide (Ro 1-7683) is a synthetic muscarinic antagonist with anticholinergic properties similar to atropine. Upon ocular administration, it binds to and blocks muscarinic receptors in the sphincter and ciliary muscles, inhibiting cholinergic responses and causing pupil dilation and ciliary muscle paralysis. Tropicamide is used as a diagnostic agent to induce short-duration mydriasis and cycloplegia.

Drotaverine hydrochloride is a type 4 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE4) inhibitor，and is an antispasmodic drug, used to enhance cervical dilation during childbirth. Drotaverine hydrochloride is structurally related to papaverine

Halobetasol propionate (BMY-30056) is the propionate salt form of halobetasol, a synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictor activities. Halobetasol, a topical steroid, diffuses across cell membranes to interact with cytoplasmic corticosteroid receptors located in both the dermal and intradermal cells, thereby activating gene expression of anti-inflammatory proteins mediated via corticosteroid receptor response element. Specifically, this agent induces phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, which inhibit the release of arachidonic acid, thereby inhibiting the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes. As a result, halobetasol reduces edema, erythema, and pruritus through its cutaneous effects on vascular dilation and permeability.

(±)16,17-EDT, an oxylipin metabolite of adrenic acid produced through the cytochrome P450 (CYP) pathway, effectively induces dilation in isolated porcine arterioles (EC50 = 11 pM) and promotes relaxation of isolated bovine coronary arteries previously contracted by the TP receptor agonist U-46619.

D-Epinephrine can be used as a hormone, neurotransmitter, and medication. Epinephrine can be normally obtained from the adrenal glands and certain neurons. It involves in the fight-or-flight response by increasing blood flow to muscles, output of the hear

14S(15R)-EET is an oxylipin and a cytochrome P450 metabolite of arachidonic acid .114S(15R)-EET binds to isolated guinea pig monocytes with a Kivalue of 612.5 nM in a competitive binding assay using [3H]14(15)-EET.2It induces dilation of precontracted isolated canine epicardial arterioles (EC50= 4 pM) and denuded porcine subepicardial arterioles (EC50= 3 pM).3Unlike 14R(15S)-EET, 14S(15R)-EET does not inhibit COX in enzyme assays or isolated platelets.4 1.Daikh, B.E., Lasker, J.M., Raucy, J.L., et al.Regio- and stereoselective epoxidation of arachidonic acid by human cytochromes P450 2C8 and 2C91J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.271(3)1427-1433(1994) 2.Wong, P.Y.-K., Lai, P.-S., and Falck, J.R.Mechanism and signal transduction of 14 (R), 15 (S)-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (14,15-EET) binding in guinea pig monocytesProstaglandins Other Lipid Mediat.62(4)321-333(2000) 3.Zhang, Y., Oltman, C.L., Lu, T., et al.EET homologs potently dilate coronary microvessels and activate BKCa channelsAm. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol.280(6)H2430-H2440(2001) 4.Fitzpatrick, F.A., Ennis, M.D., Baze, M.E., et al.Inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity and platelet aggregation by epoxyeicosatrienoic acidsJ. Biol. Chem.261(2)15334-15338(1986)

14S(15R)-EET methyl ester, an oxylipin derived from arachidonic acid through cytochrome P450 metabolism, demonstrates specific biological activities. It exhibits affinity for isolated guinea pig monocytes, evidenced by a competitive binding assay with a Ki value of 612.5 nM using [3H]14(15)-EET. This compound notably enhances the dilation of precontracted isolated canine epicardial arterioles (EC50= 4 pM) and denuded porcine subepicardial arterioles (EC50= 3 pM), indicating potent vasodilatory effects. Unlike its isomer 14R(15S)-EET, 14S(15R)-EET methyl ester does not inhibit COX activity in enzyme assays or affect isolated platelets, highlighting its distinct functional profile.

Broad spectrum MMP inhibitor (IC₅₀ values are 0.7, 0.9, 13, 16 and 1170 nM for MMP-2, MMP-13, MMP-9, MMP-3 and MMP-1 respectively). Attenuates early left ventricular dilation after experimental myocardial infarction in mice.

Epinephrine HCl, a compound functioning as a hormone, neurotransmitter, and medication, is synthesized by adrenal glands and some neurons. It is essential in the fight-or-flight response, enhancing blood flow to muscles, heart output, pupil dilation, and blood sugar levels through its interaction with alpha and beta receptors. Epinephrine HCl is present in various animals and some unicellular organisms.

(±)13,14-EDT, an oxylipin metabolite derived from adrenic acid through the cytochrome P450 (CYP) pathway, acts as a potent activator of large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (KCa1.1/BK) in isolated rat coronary small arterial smooth muscle cells at 50 nM, promoting dilation. Additionally, it induces arteriole dilation in isolated porcine samples with an EC50 of 12 pM and relaxes isolated bovine coronary arteries previously contracted by TP receptor agonist U-46619.

(±)14(15)-EET is a metabolite of arachidonic acid that is formed via epoxidation of arachidonic acid by cytochrome P450.[1],[2] It prevents increases in leukotriene B4, ICAM-1, and chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 1 (CCL2) induced by oxidized LDL in primary rat pulmonary artery endothelial cells (RPAECs) when used at a concentration of 1 μM.[3] (±)14(15)-EET induces dilation of preconstricted isolated canine coronary arterioles (EC50 = 0.2 pM).[4] It reduces myocardial infarct size as a percentage of the area at risk in a canine model of ischemia-reperfusion injury induced by left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) occlusion when administered at a dose of 0.128 mg/kg prior to occlusion or reperfusion.[5] Reference：[1]. Chacos, N., Falck, J.R., Wixtrom, C., et al. Novel epoxides formed during the liver cytochrome P-450 oxidation of arachidonic acid. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 104(3), 916-922 (1982).[2]. Oliw, E.H., Guengerich, F.P., and Oates, J.A. Oxygenation of arachidonic acid by hepatic monooxygenases. Isolation and metabolism of four epoxide intermediates. J. Biol. Chem. 257(7), 3771-3781 (1982).[3]. Jiang, J.-X., Zhang, S.-J., Xiong, Y.-K., et al. EETs attenuate ox-LDL-induced LTB4 production and activity by inhibiting p38 MAPK phosphorylation and 5-LO/BLT1 receptor expression in rat pulmonary arterial endothelial cells. PLoS One 10(6), e0128278 (2015).[4]. Oltman, C.L., Weintraub, N.L., VanRollins, M., et al. Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids and dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids are potent vasodilators in the canine coronary microcirculation. Circ. Res. 83(9), 932-939 (1998).[5]. Nithipatikom, K., Moore, J.M., Isbell, M.A., et al. Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids in cardioprotection: Ischemic versus reperfusion injury. Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol. 291(2), H537-H542 (2006).

SKA-111 is a selective calcium-activated potassium phannel (potassium phannel ) KCa3.1 activator that induces membrane hyperpolarization in porcine endothelial cells.SKA-111 binds to the interface between the CaM N-valve and the S4-S5 junction and ameliorates Bradykinin-induced dilation of coronary arteries in the isolated rat heart, which can be used for the study of cardiovascular diseases. study of cardiovascular diseases.

Homatropine hydrochloride is an orally active anticholinergic agent that rapidly dilates pupils with cycloplegic effects and has antitussive properties, used in research on ocular diseases and coughs [1].

(±)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).

Teopranitol (KC-046) is a coronary vasodilator known for its relatively selective action on venous dilation, utilized in research related to acute myocardial ischemia [1].

Tolmesoxide (RX71107), a peripheral vascular dilator, exhibits blood pressure-lowering actions by promoting direct vasodilation in the human forearm arterial bed and the dorsal hand vein. It can increase blood flow in the forearm and induce dilation in contracting dorsal hand veins in a dose-dependent manner. Tolmesoxide is utilized in research to investigate conditions like high blood pressure and angina.