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Category: 7TM ReceptorsarrowLeukotriene Receptors
Cat.No. Product Name
2140 LY 171883
Alternative name(s): Tomelukast
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LY 171883
Chemical Name: 1-[2-Hydroxy-3-propyl-4-[4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)butoxy]phe nyl]ethanone

Biological Activity:

Selective, orally active leukotriene D4 (LTD4) antagonist; inhibits binding of [3H]-LTD4 to guinea pig lung membranes (Ki = 0.63 μM).  Acts as an agonist at peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs).

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 318.37
Formula: C16H22N4O3
Storage: Store at +4°C
Solubility: Soluble to 101 mM in DMSO and to 50 mM in Ethanol
Purity: >99%
CAS No: [88107-10-2]

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    References:

    Fleisch et al (1985) LY171883, 1-less than 2-hydroxy-3-propyl-4-less than 4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) butoxy greater than phenyl greater than ethanone, an orally active leukotriene D4 antagonist. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 233 148. Aharony et al (1987) Inhibition of 3H-leukotriene D4 binding to guinea pig lung receptors by the novel leukotriene antagonist ICI 198,615. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 243 921. Cannon and Eacho (1991) Interaction of LY171883 and other peroxisome proliferators with fatty-acid-binding protein isolated from rat liver. Biochem.J. 280 387.   
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