GP531

Animal experiment:

Rabbits: Baseline hemodynamic parameters and temperature are obtained. The rabbits are randomized to 1 of 3 groups: a low dose of GP531, a high dose of GP 531, or vehicle (10% sodium metabisulfite). The low dose consists of a loading dose of 700 mg/kg given over 10 minutes starting at 12 minutes before coronary artery occlusion, followed by an infusion of 10 mg/kg per minute for the duration of the study. The high dose consists of a loading dose of 2100 mg/kg given over 10 minutes starting at 12 minutes before CAO followed by an infusion of 30 mg/kg per min for the duration of the study. All rabbits receive the same volume (12 mL over the duration of the study), so the concentrations are adjusted for body weight. The rabbits are then subjected to 30 minutes of coronary artery occlusion. The coronary artery is occluded by tightening the snare. Regional myocardial blood flow is measured during the ischemic period at 25 minutes of CAO[1]. Dog: Six dogs with intracoronary microembolizationinduced HF receive a constant intravenous infusion of GP531 (10 μg/kg/min) or vehicle (normal saline) for 6 h in random order 1 week apart. Hemodynamic measurements are made at baseline and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 h after initiating drug infusion. Myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) is measured at baseline and 4 and 6 h. LV pressure-volume relationship (PVR) is measured at baseline and 6 h[2].

References:

[1]. Hale SL, et al. Cardioprotection with adenosine-regulating agent, GP531: effects on no-reflow, infarct size, and blood flow following ischemia/ reperfusion in the rabbit. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2010 Mar;15(1):60-7.
[2]. Wang M, et al. Acute intravenous infusion of an adenosine regulating agent improves left ventricular function in dogs with advanced heart failure. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2013 Dec;27(6):489-98.