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3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-5-nitro-4-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-, Methyl ester

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Definition: A dihydropyridine derivative, which, in contrast to NIFEDIPINE, functions as a calcium channel agonist. The compound facilitates Ca2+ influx through partially activated voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels, thereby causing vasoconstrictor and positive inotropic effects. It is used primarily as a research tool.  a calcium channel agonist   
Pharmacological Action Calcium Channel Agonists 		Other names R5417, Bay; BayR5417; BayK8644; Bay R 5417; Bay K8644; Bay K 8644; BK8644; BK 8644; Bay-R-5417; Bay-K8644; Bay-K-8644, (-)-Isomer; Bay-K-8644, (+-)-Isomer; Bay-K-8644, (+)-Isomer; Bay-K-8644; Bay R5417; BK-8644

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