Abstract
We describe heparin/diazeniumdiolate conjugates that generate nitric oxide (NO) at physiological pH. Like the heparin from which they were prepared, they inhibit thrombin-induced blood coagulation. Unlike heparin, they can also inhibit and reverse ADP-induced platelet aggregation (as expected for an NO-releasing agent), suggesting potential utility as dual-action antithrombotics. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 751-753 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2000 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The technical assistance of Steven Burris is greatly appreciated. This project was funded in part through NIH grant GM-56991 and by the National Cancer Institute under contract NO1-CO-56000.