Abstract
Beditine, 2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-1,4-benzodioxane hydrochloride is a new substance which reduced platelet activation and degranulation, prevented aggregation and superoxide generation by activated human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) and inhibited the activation of arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. Beditine may, therefore, be a useful agent in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
MeSH terms
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Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism
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Aspirin / pharmacology
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Calcimycin
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Dioxanes / pharmacology*
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Eicosanoids / biosynthesis
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Humans
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Lipoxygenase Inhibitors*
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Neutrophils / drug effects*
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Neutrophils / metabolism
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Nifedipine / pharmacology
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / pharmacology*
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Superoxides / metabolism
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Thiazoles / pharmacology*
Substances
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Dioxanes
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Eicosanoids
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Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
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Thiazoles
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beditine
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Superoxides
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Calcimycin
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Adenosine Triphosphate
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Nifedipine
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Aspirin