General description
A Na+ channel opener. Increases intracellular Ca2+ levels without affecting Na+ - Ca2+ exchange. Acts at neurotoxin receptor site 2 and preferentially binds to activated Na+ channels causing persistent activation. Induces cell death in bovine chromaffin cells.
A Na+ channel opener. Increases intracellular Ca2+ levels without affecting Na+-Ca2+ exchange. Acts at neurotoxin receptor site 2 and preferentially binds to activated Na+ channels causing persistent activation. Induces cell death in bovine chromaffin cells.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Target
Na+ channel
Warning
Toxicity: Highly Toxic (H)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Maroto, R., et al. 1994. Eur. J. Pharmacol. 270, 331.
Plattner, H., et al. 1994. J. Membr. Biol. 142, 229.
Rando, T.A., et al. 1989. J. Gen. Physiol.93, 43.
Rando, T.A., et al. 1986. Mol. Pharmacol.29, 467.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 12352103
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 676950-5MG