BMS 191095

Uses

BMS-191095 is a selective activator of mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium (mitoKATP) channels. BMS-191095 inhibits human platelet aggregation by opening mitochondrial K(ATP) channels[1][2][3].

in vivo

References

[1] Katakam PV, et al. Diversity of mitochondria-dependent dilator mechanisms in vascular smooth muscle of cerebral arteries from normal and insulin-resistant rats. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2014 Aug 15;307(4):H493-503. DOI:10.1152/ajpheart.00091.2014
[2] Cho MR, et al. BMS-191095, a cardioselective mitochondrial K(ATP) opener, inhibits human platelet aggregation by opening mitochondrial K(ATP) channels. Arch Pharm Res. 2005 Jan;28(1):61-7. DOI:10.1007/BF02975137
[3] Mayanagi K, et al. The mitochondrial K(ATP) channel opener BMS-191095 reduces neuronal damage after transient focal cerebral ischemia in rats. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2007 Feb;27(2):348-55. DOI:10.1038/sj.jcbfm.9600345