V-PYRRO/NO is a metabolically activated nitric oxide (NO) donor drug that can be used to selectively target NO delivery to the liver. The compound is metabolized by the liver, and spontaneously decomposes with a half-life of 3 seconds, liberating NO. Infusion of 30nmol/kg of V-PYRRO/NO in rats causes only a slight drop in blood pressure. At concentrations >100ug, V-PYRRO/NO increases hepatocyte viability against TNF-a-induced apoptosis by approximately 2-fold compared to cells not treated with this compound. UV/Vis: lmax: 267nm e: 9,700
