Table 2

Summary of specific inhibitors, blockers, and agonists used

Chemical NameFunctionConcentration or Dose Range
A-9-CCa2+-dependent Cl channel blocker1 mM
ChelerythrinePKC inhibitor5 μM
Esculetin5-Lipoxygenase inhibitor10 μM
IndomethacinCOX inhibitor10 μM
l-NAMENitric oxide synthase inhibitor100 μM
LTD4 LTD4 receptor agonist0.01–100 pmol
L-660711LTD4 receptor antagonist10 μM
NifedipineVoltage-operated Ca2+ channel blocker10 μM
p-BPBPLA2 inhibitor5 μM
SK&F 96365Receptor-operated Ca2+ channel blocker10 μM
SQ-29548TxA2 receptor antagonist1 μM
U-46619TxA2 analog1 pmol–10 nmol