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Cat. No.	Product Name	Target	Research Areas	Chemical Structure

HY-B1815

Xanthinol Nicotinate Xanthinol Niacinate	Others	Cardiovascular Disease
Xanthinol Nicotinate (Xanthinol Niacinate), a vasodilator, can act directly on the smooth muscle of small arteries and capillaries. Xanthinol Nicotinate expands blood vessels, improves blood rheology and reduces peripheral vascular resistance .

HY-118284

Vicagrel 1 Publications Verification	P2Y Receptor	Cardiovascular Disease
Vicagrel is a potent, safe and orally active antiplatelet agent, which works by irreversibly inhibiting P2Y12 receptor. Vicagrel can be used for the research of blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease .

HY-B0362A

Phentolamine mesylate 3 Publications Verification Phentolamine methanesulfonate	Adrenergic Receptor	Cardiovascular Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Phentolamine mesylate (Phentolamine methanesulfonate) is a reversible, non-selective, and orally active blocker of α1 and α2 adrenergic receptor that expands blood vessels to reduce peripheral vascular resistance. Phentolamine mesylate can be used for the research of pheochromocytoma-related hypertension, heart failure and erectile dysfunction .

HY-A0096

Iloprost 3 Publications Verification Ciloprost; ZK 36374	Prostaglandin Receptor Endogenous Metabolite	Endocrinology Cancer
Iloprost (ZK 36374; Ciloprost) is a prostacyclin (PGI2) analogue, involves in embryo development and inflammation improvement, and inhibits tumor metastasis. Iloprost can be used for peripheral vascular research .

HY-122499

Ciprostene calcium	Others	Cardiovascular Disease
Ciprostene calcium is a prostacyclin analogue.Ciprostene calcium inhibits adenosine diphosphate-induced platelet aggregation. Ciprostene calcium can be used for research of peripheral vascular disease .

HY-B0715

Pentoxifylline 5+ Cited Publications BL-191; PTX; Oxpentifylline	Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Autophagy HIV	Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation .

HY-44809A

Izilendustat hydrochloride	HIF/HIF Prolyl-Hydroxylase	Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Izilendustat (hydrochloride) is a potent inhibitor of prolyl hydroxylase which stabilizes hypoxia inducible factor- 1 alpha (HIF- lα), as well as hypoxia inducible factor-2 (HIF-2). Izilendustat (hydrochloride) has the potential for the research of HIF- lα related diseases including Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, anemia, colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases (extracted from patent WO2011057115A1/WO2011057112A1/WO2011057121A1) .

HY-B0259

Indapamide	Potassium Channel	Cardiovascular Disease
Indapamide is an orally active sulphonamide diuretic agent, that can reduce blood pressure by decreasing vascular reactivity and peripheral vascular resistance. Indapamide is also can reduce left ventricular hypertrophy .

HY-B0259S

(rac)-Indapamide-d3	Potassium Channel	Cardiovascular Disease
(rac)-Indapamide-d₃ is a labelled racemic Indapamide. Indapamide is an orally active sulphonamide diuretic agent, that can reduce blood pressure by decreasing vascular reactivity and peripheral vascular resistance. Indapamide is also can reduce left ventricular hypertrophy[1][4].

HY-B0259R

Indapamide (Standard)	Potassium Channel	Cardiovascular Disease
Indapamide (Standard) is the analytical standard of Indapamide. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Indapamide is an orally active sulphonamide diuretic agent, that can reduce blood pressure by decreasing vascular reactivity and peripheral vascular resistance. Indapamide is also can reduce left ventricular hypertrophy .

HY-15283

Clopidogrel Maximum Cited Publications 17 Publications Verification Clopidogrelum	P2Y Receptor	Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
Clopidogrel is an orally active platelet inhibitor that targets P2Y12 receptor. Clopidogrel is used to inhibit blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease.

HY-B1107

Naftidrofuryl oxalate Nafronyl oxalate salt	5-HT Receptor	Cardiovascular Disease
Naftidrofuryl oxalate (Nafronyl oxalate salt) is a drug used in the management of peripheral and cerebral vascular disorders as a vasodilator, enhance cellular oxidative capacity, and may also be a 5-HT2 receptor antagonist.

HY-B0484A

Buflomedil
Buflomedil is an orally active vasoactive agent. Buflomedil is an α1-, α2-adrenolytic compound. Buflomedil can be used for research of cardiovascular disease, such as peripheral vascular disease .

HY-127026S

Quinaprilat-d5	Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE)	Cardiovascular Disease
Quinaprilat-d₅ is a deuterium-labeled Quinaprilat. Quinaprilat is a nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor, the active diacid metabolite of Quinapril. Quinaprilat specifically blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II and inhibits bradykinin degradation. Quinaprilat primarily acts as a vasodilator, decreasing total peripheral and renal vascular resistance[1].

HY-107322

Barnidipine hydrochloride Mepirodipine hydrochloride; YM-09730-5	Calcium Channel	Cardiovascular Disease
Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [ ³H] initrendipine binding sites (K_i=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors . Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action .

HY-107322A

Barnidipine Mepirodipine; YM-09730-5 Free base	Calcium Channel	Cardiovascular Disease
Barnidipine (Mepirodipine) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [ ³H] initrendipine binding sites (K_i=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors . Barnidipine (Mepirodipine) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action .

HY-N3931

Gardneramine	Others	Cardiovascular Disease
Gardneramine is an orally active alkaloid that acts like papaverine. Gardneramine has peripheral vascular diastolic effect, direct inhibition on myocardium and central inhibition. Gardneramine showed antihypertensive, vasodilatation and atrial inhibition effects in rabbit, dog and guinea pig models, respectively. Gardneramine also inhibits the movement of smooth muscle organs such as the stomach and intestines .

HY-12717AS

Phentolamine-d4 hydrochloride	Isotope-Labeled Compounds Adrenergic Receptor	Cardiovascular Disease Endocrinology
Phentolamine-d₄ (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Phentolamine hydrochloride. Phentolamine hydrochloride is a reversible, non-selective, and orally active blocker of α1 and α2 adrenergic receptor that expands blood vessels to reduce peripheral vascular resistance. Phentolamine hydrochloride can be used for the research of pheochromocytoma-related hypertension, heart failure and erectile dysfunction[1][2][3].

HY-B0131

Prostaglandin E1 5+ Cited Publications Alprostadil; PGE1	Prostaglandin Receptor Endogenous Metabolite	Cardiovascular Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is a prostanoid receptor ligand, with K_is of 1.1 nM, 2.1 nM, 10 nM, 33 nM and 36 nM for mouse EP3, EP4, EP2, IP and EP1, respectively. Prostaglandin E1 induces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin E1 can be used as a vasodilator for the research of peripheral vascular diseases .

HY-B0715S

Pentoxifylline-d6 BL-191-d₆; PTX-d₆; Oxpentifylline-d₆	Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Autophagy HIV	Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
Pentoxifylline-d₆ is the deuterium labeled Pentoxifylline. Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation[1][2][3].

HY-B0715S2

Pentoxifylline-d5 BL-191-d₅; PTX-d₅; Oxpentifylline-d₅	Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Autophagy HIV	Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
Pentoxifylline-d₅ is the deuterium labeled Pentoxifylline. Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation[1][2][3].

HY-107322S

Barnidipine-d5 hydrochloride Mepirodipine-d₅ hydrochloride; YM-09730-5-d₅ hydrochloride	Isotope-Labeled Compounds Calcium Channel	Cardiovascular Disease
Barnidipine-d₅ (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Barnidipine hydrochloride. Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [3H] initrendipine binding sites (Ki=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors[1].Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action[2].

HY-107322AS1

Barnidipine-d5 Mepirodipine-d₅; YM-09730-5-d₅ Free base	Isotope-Labeled Compounds	Others
Barnidipine-d₅ is the deuterium-labeled Barnidipine (HY-107322A). Barnidipine-d₅ (Mepirodipine) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [ ³H] initrendipine binding sites (K_i=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors . Barnidipine-d₅ (Mepirodipine) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action .

HY-B0131S

Prostaglandin E1-d4	Prostaglandin Receptor Endogenous Metabolite	Cardiovascular Disease Endocrinology
Prostaglandin E1-d₄ is the deuterium labeled Prostaglandin E1. Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is a prostanoid receptor ligand, with Kis of 1.1 nM, 2.1 nM, 10 nM, 33 nM and 36 nM for mouse EP3, EP4, EP2, IP and EP1, respectively. Prostaglandin E1 induces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin E1 can be used as a vasodilator for the research of peripheral vascular diseases[1][2][3].

HY-B0131R

Prostaglandin E1 (Standard) Alprostadil(Standard); PGE1 (Standard)	Prostaglandin Receptor Endogenous Metabolite	Cardiovascular Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Prostaglandin E1 (Standard) is the analytical standard of Prostaglandin E1. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is a prostanoid receptor ligand, with K_is of 1.1 nM, 2.1 nM, 10 nM, 33 nM and 36 nM for mouse EP3, EP4, EP2, IP and EP1, respectively. Prostaglandin E1 induces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin E1 can be used as a vasodilator for the research of peripheral vascular diseases .

HY-N4267

Yangambin	Calcium Channel	Infection Cardiovascular Disease
Yangambin, a furofuran lignan, is already isolated from plants such as member of the Annonaceae family, including species of the genus Rollinia: R. pickeli, R. exalbidaand R. mucosa, as well from the Magnolia biondii. Yangambin, a selective PAF receptor antagonist, inhibits Ca ²⁺ influx through voltage-gated Ca ²⁺ channels, leading to the reduction in [Ca ²⁺]i in vascular smooth muscle cells and consequent peripheral vasodilation . Yangambin exhibits the antiallergic activity against β-hexosaminidase release with an IC₅₀ of 33.8 μM and for anti-inflammatory activity with an IC₅₀ of 37.4 μM .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Category	Target	Chemical Structure

HY-A0096

Iloprost 3 Publications Verification Ciloprost; ZK 36374	Structural Classification Classification of Application Fields Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Source classification Endogenous metabolite Disease Research Fields Endocrinology Cancer	Prostaglandin Receptor Endogenous Metabolite
Iloprost (ZK 36374; Ciloprost) is a prostacyclin (PGI2) analogue, involves in embryo development and inflammation improvement, and inhibits tumor metastasis. Iloprost can be used for peripheral vascular research .

HY-B0715

Pentoxifylline 5+ Cited Publications BL-191; PTX; Oxpentifylline	Classification of Application Fields Disease Research Fields Cancer	Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Autophagy HIV
Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation .

HY-B0131

Prostaglandin E1 Maximum Cited Publications 9 Publications Verification Alprostadil; PGE1	Cardiovascular Disease Structural Classification Classification of Application Fields Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Source classification Endogenous metabolite Disease Research Fields	Prostaglandin Receptor Endogenous Metabolite
Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is a prostanoid receptor ligand, with K_is of 1.1 nM, 2.1 nM, 10 nM, 33 nM and 36 nM for mouse EP3, EP4, EP2, IP and EP1, respectively. Prostaglandin E1 induces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin E1 can be used as a vasodilator for the research of peripheral vascular diseases .

HY-N3931

Gardneramine	Structural Classification Alkaloids Nepenthes mirabilis (Lour.) Druce Source classification Plants Nepenthaceae	Others
Gardneramine is an orally active alkaloid that acts like papaverine. Gardneramine has peripheral vascular diastolic effect, direct inhibition on myocardium and central inhibition. Gardneramine showed antihypertensive, vasodilatation and atrial inhibition effects in rabbit, dog and guinea pig models, respectively. Gardneramine also inhibits the movement of smooth muscle organs such as the stomach and intestines .

HY-B0131R

Prostaglandin E1 (Standard) Alprostadil(Standard); PGE1 (Standard)	Cardiovascular Disease Structural Classification Classification of Application Fields Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Source classification Endogenous metabolite Disease Research Fields	Prostaglandin Receptor Endogenous Metabolite
Prostaglandin E1 (Standard) is the analytical standard of Prostaglandin E1. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is a prostanoid receptor ligand, with K_is of 1.1 nM, 2.1 nM, 10 nM, 33 nM and 36 nM for mouse EP3, EP4, EP2, IP and EP1, respectively. Prostaglandin E1 induces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin E1 can be used as a vasodilator for the research of peripheral vascular diseases .

HY-N4267

Yangambin	Cardiovascular Disease other families Classification of Application Fields Source classification Lignans Phenylpropanoids Plants Disease Research Fields	Calcium Channel
Yangambin, a furofuran lignan, is already isolated from plants such as member of the Annonaceae family, including species of the genus Rollinia: R. pickeli, R. exalbidaand R. mucosa, as well from the Magnolia biondii. Yangambin, a selective PAF receptor antagonist, inhibits Ca ²⁺ influx through voltage-gated Ca ²⁺ channels, leading to the reduction in [Ca ²⁺]i in vascular smooth muscle cells and consequent peripheral vasodilation . Yangambin exhibits the antiallergic activity against β-hexosaminidase release with an IC₅₀ of 33.8 μM and for anti-inflammatory activity with an IC₅₀ of 37.4 μM .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Chemical Structure

HY-12717AS

Phentolamine-d4 hydrochloride
Phentolamine-d₄ (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Phentolamine hydrochloride. Phentolamine hydrochloride is a reversible, non-selective, and orally active blocker of α1 and α2 adrenergic receptor that expands blood vessels to reduce peripheral vascular resistance. Phentolamine hydrochloride can be used for the research of pheochromocytoma-related hypertension, heart failure and erectile dysfunction[1][2][3].

Phentolamine-d4 hydrochloride

Phentolamine-d₄ (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Phentolamine hydrochloride. Phentolamine hydrochloride is a reversible, non-selective, and orally active blocker of α1 and α2 adrenergic receptor that expands blood vessels to reduce peripheral vascular resistance. Phentolamine hydrochloride can be used for the research of pheochromocytoma-related hypertension, heart failure and erectile dysfunction[1][2][3].

HY-B0715S

Pentoxifylline-d6
Pentoxifylline-d₆ is the deuterium labeled Pentoxifylline. Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation[1][2][3].

Pentoxifylline-d6

Pentoxifylline-d₆ is the deuterium labeled Pentoxifylline. Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation[1][2][3].

HY-B0715S2

Pentoxifylline-d5
Pentoxifylline-d₅ is the deuterium labeled Pentoxifylline. Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation[1][2][3].

Pentoxifylline-d5

Pentoxifylline-d₅ is the deuterium labeled Pentoxifylline. Pentoxifylline (BL-191), a haemorheological agent, is an orally active non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, with immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, hemorheological, anti-fibrinolytic and anti-proliferation effects. Pentoxifylline can be used for the research of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease and a number of other conditions involving a defective regional microcirculation[1][2][3].

HY-B0259S

(rac)-Indapamide-d3
(rac)-Indapamide-d₃ is a labelled racemic Indapamide. Indapamide is an orally active sulphonamide diuretic agent, that can reduce blood pressure by decreasing vascular reactivity and peripheral vascular resistance. Indapamide is also can reduce left ventricular hypertrophy[1][4].

HY-127026S

Quinaprilat-d5
Quinaprilat-d₅ is a deuterium-labeled Quinaprilat. Quinaprilat is a nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor, the active diacid metabolite of Quinapril. Quinaprilat specifically blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin II and inhibits bradykinin degradation. Quinaprilat primarily acts as a vasodilator, decreasing total peripheral and renal vascular resistance[1].

HY-107322S

Barnidipine-d5 hydrochloride
Barnidipine-d₅ (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Barnidipine hydrochloride. Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [3H] initrendipine binding sites (Ki=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors[1].Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action[2].

Barnidipine-d5 hydrochloride

Barnidipine-d₅ (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Barnidipine hydrochloride. Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [3H] initrendipine binding sites (Ki=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors[1].Barnidipine hydrochloride (Mepirodipine hydrochloride) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action[2].

HY-107322AS1

Barnidipine-d5
Barnidipine-d₅ is the deuterium-labeled Barnidipine (HY-107322A). Barnidipine-d₅ (Mepirodipine) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [ ³H] initrendipine binding sites (K_i=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors . Barnidipine-d₅ (Mepirodipine) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action .

Barnidipine-d5

Barnidipine-d₅ is the deuterium-labeled Barnidipine (HY-107322A). Barnidipine-d₅ (Mepirodipine) is an L-type calcium antagonist (CaA) with high affinity for [ ³H] initrendipine binding sites (K_i=0.21 nmol/l), has selective action against CaA receptors . Barnidipine-d₅ (Mepirodipine) is an antihypertensive agent and acts by the reduction of peripheral vascular resistance secondary to its vasodilatory action .

HY-B0131S

Prostaglandin E1-d4
Prostaglandin E1-d₄ is the deuterium labeled Prostaglandin E1. Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is a prostanoid receptor ligand, with Kis of 1.1 nM, 2.1 nM, 10 nM, 33 nM and 36 nM for mouse EP3, EP4, EP2, IP and EP1, respectively. Prostaglandin E1 induces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin E1 can be used as a vasodilator for the research of peripheral vascular diseases[1][2][3].

Prostaglandin E1-d4

Prostaglandin E1-d₄ is the deuterium labeled Prostaglandin E1. Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil) is a prostanoid receptor ligand, with Kis of 1.1 nM, 2.1 nM, 10 nM, 33 nM and 36 nM for mouse EP3, EP4, EP2, IP and EP1, respectively. Prostaglandin E1 induces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Prostaglandin E1 can be used as a vasodilator for the research of peripheral vascular diseases[1][2][3].

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