Synthesis and vasorelaxant activity of new coumarin and furocoumarin derivatives.

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ID: ALA1135963

Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett

Title: Synthesis and vasorelaxant activity of new coumarin and furocoumarin derivatives.

Authors: Campos-Toimil M, Orallo F, Santana L, Uriarte E.

Abstract: We have synthesized a new series of coumarins and furocoumarins and evaluated their vasorelaxant activity in rat aorta rings pre-contracted with noradrenaline or by depolarisation with high KCl. The new furocoumarins relax smooth vascular muscle with a profile similar to that of khellin (a furochromone that directly relaxes smooth muscle) and at a greater potency, suggesting that these compounds have a potential interest for the development of new and more efficient vasodilator drugs.

CiteXplore: 11859002

DOI: 10.1016/s0960-894x(02)00015-x

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