title: SK&F 88046: inhibition of thromboxane-induced bronchoconstriction in anesthetized dogs.
abstract: In addition to its well-described pro-aggregatory action, thromboxane A2 (TxA2) has been shown to be a potent bronchoconstrictor. The present study was designed to evaluate whether SK&F 88046 [N,N'-bis-7-(3-chlorobenzeneaminosulfonyl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroisoquinolyl disulfonylimide] had any inhibitory effects against canine bronchoconstriction induced by U-44069, a functional TxA2 mimic. Bronchopulmonary responses were measured by computer analyses in spontaneously breathing, pentobarbital-anesthetized mongrel dogs. In a dose range of 0.3-3.0 micrograms/kg i.v., U-44069 produced potent, dose-related increases in pulmonary airway resistance (RL) and decreases in dynamic lung compliance (CDYN), which were indicative of severe bronchoconstriction. The onset of agonist activity was prompt (1-2 min) and recovery usually occurred within 5-10 min. Pretreatment with varying doses of SK&F 88046 (1, 3 and 5 mg/kg) as a 10 min i.v. infusion, produced a significant inhibition of the RL and CDYN effects of U-44069. In addition, SK&F 88046, as well as UK 37248 (dazoxiben), a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor, was effective vs. arachidonic acid-induced decreases in CDYN; however, SK&F 88046 failed to alter significantly bronchopulmonary effects induced by other known bronchoconstrictors, e.g., PGF2 alpha, PGD2, histamine or acetylcholine. Therefore, SK&F 88046 represents an antagonist of TxA2-mediated changes in airway mechanics in the anesthetized dog.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Wasserman
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Malo
mesh_terms: D000109:Acetylcholine / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D000818:Animals; D016718:Arachidonic Acid; D001095:Arachidonic Acids / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D001980:Bronchi / Q000187:drug effects*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D015237:Dinoprost; D004285:Dogs; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D011450:Prostaglandin Endoperoxides, Synthetic / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D011460:Prostaglandins F / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013928:Thromboxane A2 / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D013931:Thromboxanes / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*
chemical_list: D001095:Arachidonic Acids; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D011450:Prostaglandin Endoperoxides, Synthetic; D011460:Prostaglandins F; C034339:SK&F 88046; D013449:Sulfonamides; D013931:Thromboxanes; D016718:Arachidonic Acid; C028429:U 44069; D013928:Thromboxane A2; D015237:Dinoprost; D000109:Acetylcholine