5(6)-EET is a fully racemic version of the enantiomeric forms biosynthesized from arachidonic acid by cytochrome P450 enzymes. In solution, 5(6)-EET degrades into 5,6-DiHET and 5(6)-δ-lactone, which can be converted to 5(6)-DiHET and quantified by GC-MS. In neuroendocrine cells, such as the anterior pituitary and pancreatic islets, 5(6)-EET has been implicated in the mobilization of calcium and hormone secretion. 5(6)-EET is an inhibitor of T-type voltage-gated calcium channels (Cav3) that inhibits isoforms Cav3.1, Cav3.2 (IC50 = 0.54 μM), and Cav3.3 and decreases nifedipine-resistant phenylephrine-induced vasoconstriction in isolated mouse mesenteric arteries via Cav3.2 blockade when used at a concentration of 3 μM. In addition, it is a substrate of COX-1 and COX-2, as measured by oxygen consumption and product formation assays when used at a concentration of 50 μM. (±)5(6)-EET is provided as a mixture of the free acid and lactone.
Mambalgin 1 TFA, a selective inhibitor of ASIC1a (with IC50 values of 192 nM for human ASIC1a and 72 nM for the ASIC1a/1b dimer), preferentially binds to the channel in its closed/inactive state. It demonstrates selectivity for ASIC1a over a range of other channels, including ASIC2a, ASIC3, TRPV1, P2X2, 5-HT3, Nav1.8, Cav3.2, and Kv1.2. In vivo, Mambalgin 1 TFA effectively prolongs the latency of the withdrawal response in mouse tail-flick and paw-flick tests.
ML218 hydrochloride is a selective and orally active T-type Ca2+ channels (Cav3.1, Cav3.2, Cav3.3) inhibitor (Cav3.2 and Cav3.3 with IC50s of 310 nM and 270 nM , respectively).
Selective ASIC1a inhibitor (IC50 values are 192 and 72 nM for human ASIC1a and ASIC1a/1b dimer, respectively). Binds to closed/inactive channel. Selective for ASIC1a over ASIC2a, ASIC3, TRPV1, P2X2, 5-HT3, Nav1.8, Cav3.2 and Kv1.2 channels. Increases late