Description
Lisinopril is an enalapril analog that inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), exhibiting antihypertensive, cardioprotective, and anti-fibrotic activities. Lisinopril is clinically used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), myocardial infarction, and retinal disorders associated with diabetes. In vivo, lisinopril decreases matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) activity, inhibits left ventricular dilation, and suppresses myocardial hypertrophy, preventing changes in contractility. In other animal models, this compound decreases hydroxyproline levels and inhibits paraquat-induced lung fibrosis.
References
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Mohammadi-Karakani A, Ghazi-Khansari M, Sotoudeh M. Lisinopril ameliorates paraquat-induced lung fibrosis. Clin Chim Acta. 2006 May;367(1-2):170-4. PMID: 16458281.
Goa KL, Balfour JA, Zuanetti G. Lisinopril. A review of its pharmacology and clinical efficacy in the early management of acute myocardial infarction. Drugs. 1996 Oct;52(4):564-88. PMID: 8891468.
Apostolakis S, Krambovitis E, Vlata Z, et al. CX3CR1 receptor is up-regulated in monocytes of coronary artery diseased patients: impact of pre-inflammatory stimuli and renin-angiotensin system modulators. Thromb Res. 2007;121(3):387-395. PMID: 17521710.
ABOUT LKT LABS
LKT Laboratories is a biochemical supply company focused on the synthesis, purification, and isolation of small molecules for research applications. Its range of products exhibit known biological activities that have found uses in a wide array of research fields, especially cancer and neuroscience. These products include protein kinase inhibitors, ion channel modulators, and activators. LKT serves the global research community by supplying the highest purity products for use in cell culture models, animal studies, or as reference materials or analytical standards.
