L-670,596 is a potent and selective thromboxane/prostaglandin endoperoxide receptor antagonist.
ChEBI: 2-[6,8-difluoro-9-[(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)methyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazol-1-yl]acetic acid is a member of carbazoles.
Potent and selective thromboxane A 2 /prostaglandin endoperoxide receptor antagonist (IC 50 = 5.5 nM). Inhibits U-44069-induced contractions of guinea pig trachea (pA 2 = 9.0) and human platelet aggregation in vitro (IC 50 = 6.5 nM). Also prevents thromboxane-mediated endothelial cell death. Orally active in vivo .