YM022 (intravenous injection; 0.01-1 μM/kg) dose-dependently inhibits pentagastrin- and peptone meal-induced acid secretion with ED50 values of 0.0261 and 0.0654 μmol/kg, respectively, without affecting histamine- or methacholine-induced acid secretion[3].
YM022 (subcutaneous injection; 300 μmol/kg; single dose) lowers the oxyntic mucosal HDC activity and raises the serum gastrin concentration in a dose-dependent manner (measured 24 h after dosage). Maximum enzyme inhibition is achieved at a dose of 300 μmol/kg for YM022 and the inhibition of HDC lasts for 4 weeks. At sacrifice, drug residues can be seen at the injection site for as long as 4 (YM022) weeks after injection in rat[3].
YM022 is suspended in 2% Methocel for oral ingestion and in PEG300 for subcutaneous injection[3].
| Animal Model: | Rat[3] |
| Dosage: | 300 μmol/kg |
| Administration: | Subcutaneous injection; 300 μmol/kg; single dose |
| Result: | Suppressed the ECL cell activity for at least 4 as manifested in greatly reduced HDC activity, greatly elevated serum gastrin level. |