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Query: EC:3.1.4.1 (phosphodiesterase)
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Canine cardiac muscle contains a type IV cyclic AMP (cAMP) phosphodiesterase (PDE) that is composed of two subtypes. One subtype is sensitive to rolipram inhibition (RSPDE), whereas the other is not inhibited significantly by rolipram (RIPDE). The RIPDE is inhibited by several cardiotonic agents operating by a PDE-inhibitory mechanism. Bemoradan [RWJ-22867; 7-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)-2H-1,4-benzoxazin -3(4H)-one], a novel, potent positive inotropic agent, demonstrated biphasic inhibition of the fraction III enzyme from canine cardiac muscle. Inhibition by rolipram of the RSPDE converted the IC50 curves of bemoradan, indolidan, pimobendan, and imazodan to sigmoidal, monophasic curves. Lineweaver-Burk analysis yielded competitive inhibition KI values of 0.023, 0.09, 0.065 and 0.60 microM, respectively, for these compounds. The cardiotonic compounds, however, were not potent inhibitors of the Type I and Type II cAMP PDEs found in canine ventricular muscle. The order of potency for inhibiting the RIPDE cAMP PDE subtype was bemoradan greater than pimobendan greater than indolidan greater than imazodan. Bemoradan is, therefore, a potent inhibitor of the cardiac muscle cAMP PDE which could, in part, be responsible for its cardiotonic activity.
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PMID:Bemoradan--a novel inhibitor of the rolipram-insensitive cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase from canine heart tissue. 165 Feb 19

A series of 6-benzoxazinylpyridazin-3-ones was prepared and evaluated for inhibition of cardiac phosphodiesterase (PDE) fraction III in vitro and for positive inotropic activity in vivo. 6-[3,4-Dihydro-3-oxo-1,4(2H)-benzoxazin-7-yl]-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-5 - methylpyridazin-3-one (bemoradan) was found to be an extremely potent and selective inhibitor of canine PDE fraction III and a long-acting, potent, orally active inotropic vasodilator agent in various canine models. Additional benzoxazin-6-yl and -8-yl compounds were also prepared. Altering the pyridazinone substitution from the 6-position to the 7-position produced a 14-fold increase in the iv cardiotonic potency (ED50) from 77 to 5.4 micrograms/kg while substitution at the 8-position reduced potency. Methyl substitution at various sites in the molecule was also examined. Positive inotropic activity was maintained for between 8 and 24 h after a single oral dose (100 micrograms/kg) of bemoradan in dogs, thus making it one of the most potent and long-acting orally effective inotropes yet described. Bemoradan is currently under development as a cardiotonic agent for use in the management of congestive heart failure.
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PMID:6-Benzoxazinylpyridazin-3-ones: potent, long-acting positive inotrope and peripheral vasodilator agents. 215 10