Molecular Formula | C19H29N5O2 |
Molar Mass | 359.471 |
Biological activity | Lavoltidine (Loxtidine) is an orally active, irreversible and highly effective histamine H2 receptor antagonist. Lavoltidine strongly inhibited gastric acid secretion and induced hypergastrinemia. |
Animal Model: | Male hypergastrinemic mice (INS-GAS mice) infected with Helicobacter felis |
Dosage: | 0.5 g/L |
Administration: | Orally (drinking water); changed weekly; for 3 months |
Result: | Showed partial suppression of both gastric acid secretion and progression to neoplasia. |