TABLE 6

Structures of the ligands tested and their efficacy pattern towards AC and ERK1/2 pathways on the two β-adrenergic subtypes.


Ligand

Structure

β1AR

β2AR
AC
ERK1/2
AC
ERK1/2
Isoproterenol Embedded Image AGO AGO AGO AGO
Labetalol Embedded Image AGO NEUT AGO AGO
Bucindolol Embedded Image AGO AGO NEUT AGO
Carvedilol Embedded Image
Propranolol Embedded Image INV AGO INV AGO
Metoprolol Embedded Image INV
NEUT
INV
INV
Bisoprolol Embedded Image
Atendol
Embedded Image
  • AGO, partial or full agonist, NEUT, considered as neutral antagonist; INV, inverse agonist.