or-1259

Levosimendan (OR1259) is a calcium sensitizer used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure. It increases the sensitivity of the heart to calcium, thus increasing cardiac contractility without a rise in intracellular calcium. Levosimendan exerts its effect by increasing calcium sensitivity of myocytes by binding to cardiac troponin C in a calcium-dependent manner.

Transdermal Peptide is a 11-amino acid peptide, binds to Na+/K+-ATPase beta-subunit (ATP1B1), and enhances the transdermal delivery of many macromolecules. Transdermal Peptide (TD1) binds to ATP1B1, and mainly interacts with the C-terminus of ATP1B1 in yeast and mammalian cells. The interaction affects the expression and localization of ATP1B1 and epidermal structure, but can be antagonized by the exogenous competitor ATP1B1 or be inhibited by ouabain. Inhibition of Transdermal Peptide binding to ATP1B1 causes decreased delivery of macromolecular drugs across the skin[1]. [1]. Wang C, et al. Role of the Na(+)/K(+)-ATPase beta-subunit in peptide-mediated transdermal drug delivery. Mol Pharm. 2015 Apr 6;12(4):1259-67.