TABLE 3

Relaxant potency of ACT-333679 in rat pulmonary artery

Contractile AgentEPAIPA
With EndotheliumWithout EndotheliumWith EndotheliumWithout Endothelium
pEC50
ET-15.0 ± 0.34.8 ± 0.35.4 ± 0.24.5 ± 0.2*
Phenylephrine4.9 ± 0.14.7 ± 0.15.1 ± 0.24.5 ± 0.1*
  • * , P < 0.05, comparison between IPA with and without endothelium.