Brevetoxin PbTx-2, Ptychodiscus brevis - CAS 79580-28-2 - Calbiochem

General description

Lipid-soluble polyether marine toxin produced by the red tide dinoflagellate, Ptychodiscus brevis, found along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Voltage-dependent Na⁺ channel activator that causes contractile paralysis in animal models. The excitatory action on nerve and muscle membranes is responsible for a wide spectrum of toxic effects, including massive transmitter release from nerve endings, muscle fasiculation, and ventricular fibrillation. The excitatory action is due to opening of the Na⁺ channels. The toxin does not bind either to the TTX or to the aconitine/veratridine sites.

Lipid-soluble polyether neurotoxin that binds to Na⁺ channels on nerves and muscles causing an excessive influx of Na⁺ across membranes. Binds at site 5 on the voltage-sensitive Na⁺ channel.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
Neurotoxin that binds to Na+ channels on nerves and muscles.

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

yes

Warning

Toxicity: Highly Toxic (H)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot, purge with iniert gas and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.





From Catalog:

Solubitlity- removed acetone, EtOAc

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