BAY 41-2272

Uses

BAY 41-2272 has been used for the stimulation of guanylate cyclase in heart and neurons.

Biochem/physiol Actions

BAY 41-2272 is an activator of soluble guanylate cyclase at a novel, NO-independent regulatory site. BAY 41-2272 is the first product that stimulates sGC through a non-NO mechanism. BAY 41-2272 inhibits platelet aggregation and induces vasorelaxation without nitrate tolerance.