Fig. 4. Mimicking inhibitory propofol-effects with N -2-mercaptopropionyl-glycine (MPG). (A ) Left ventricular work (LVW). (B ) Diastolic [Ca2+]i. (C ) Representative [Ca2+]itraces of 1-s duration. INDO, Ca2+indicator indo-1 AM; IR, ischemia–reperfusion alone; SEVO+IR, periischemic sevoflurane treatment (2 vol.-%); SEVO/MPG+IR, periischemic sevoflurane (2 vol.-%) plus MPG (10 μM) treatment. *P < 0.05 compared with IR. Data are mean ± SD.