Abstract 1718: Combination of Direct Acting FXa Inhibitor and P2Y
12
Antagonist at Non-Effective doses Provides Significant Inhibition of Arterial Thrombosis
Previous studies have shown that inhibition of FXa and P2Y 12 used individually inhibit arterial thrombosis. The present study was designed to determine the antithrombotic activity achieved by the combination of non-effective doses of PRT054021 (FXa inhibitor) and PRT060128 (P2Y 12 antagonist). Arterial thrombosis was achieved by FeCl 3 injury of mesenteric arteries of the mouse and monitored in real time using intravital microscopy. Antagonism of either FXa or P2Y 12 dose-dependently inhibited early (time for appearance of first thrombus, TFFT) and late (time to vascular occlusion, TTO) phases of thrombosis (see Table ). Maximal effects were achieved at plasma concentrations superior or equal to 1 μg/ml for the two antagonists. Interestingly, the co-administration of non-effective doses of PRT054021 and PRT060128 significantly delayed time for appearance of first thrombus and vascular occlusion, demonstrating potent synergistic antithrombotic activity. PRT054021 and PRT060128 demonstrated a strong synergistic effect when administered in combination at non-effective doses. This combination is of particular relevance in acute settings, when thrombotic risk is at its paroxysm and maximal protection is sought as early as possible. These data also indicate that combined inhibition of FXa and P2Y 12 by reversible antagonists could provide substantial benefits to ACS patients throughout the chronic phase of the disease.