Verosudil

Description: Verosudil (AR-12286) is a highly potent Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor with a Ki of 2 nM and 2 nM against ROCK1 and ROCK2, respectively. AR-12286 mitigates steroid-induced intraocular pressure in mice by decreasing intraocular pressure through enhanced outflow of aqueous humor via the trabecular meshwork. Target: ROCK. Smiles: CN(C)C(C(=O)Nc1ccc2c(cc[nH]c2=O)c1)c1ccsc1. References: Kopczynski C, Novack GD, Swearingen D, van Haarlem T. Ocular hypotensive efficacy, safety and systemic absorption of AR-12286 ophthalmic solution in normal volunteers. Br J Ophthalmol. 2013,97(5):567-572.