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Pharmacological characterization of a highly selective Rho-kinase (ROCK) inhibitor and its therapeutic effects in experimental pulmonary hypertension.

Studies on the role of Rho kinase (ROCK) in experimental pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) relies mainly on the use of pharmacological inhibitors. However, interpreting these data is hampered by the lack of specificity of commonly utilized inhibitors. To fill this gap, we have selected and characterized a novel ROCK inhibitor, Compound 3, previously described in a patent. Inhibitory potency of Compound 3 against enzymatic activity of ROCK-1 and 2 (IC50 = 10 ± 3.1 and 7.8 ± 0.5nM, respectively) was accompanied by a strong vasodilating effect in phenylephrine pre-contracted isolated rat pulmonary artery rings (IC50 = 51.7±9.1nM) as well as in aortic rings (IC50 = 45.5±1.1nM). Compound 3 showed a remarkable selectivity towards ROCK 1 and 2 when tested against a large panel (>400) of human kinases. A partial explanation for its selectivity is provided from docking simulations within ROCK-1. Pharmacokinetic studies showed that Compound 3 is suitable for a twice daily administration without significant accumulation upon repeated dosing. In rats with monocrotaline (MCT)-induced pulmonary hypertension, therapy with Compound 3, (1 and 3mg/kg, s.c., b.i.d.), started 14 days after induction of the disease, attenuated right ventricle systolic pressure (RVSP) increase. Morphometric histological analysis showed that Compound 3, at both doses, counteracted MCT-induced medial thickening of lung distal arterioles with an effect comparable to macitentan (10mg/kg, p.o., q.d.). Compound 3 is a potent and highly selective ROCK inhibitor that ameliorates hemodynamic parameters and counteracts pulmonary vascular remodeling in experimental PAH.

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