General description
Binds the vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT2) and acts as an irreversible transport inhibitor of biogenic amines. Used as a long-lasting bioamine depleter. Prevents bioamine transport into synaptic vesicles and chromaffin granules. Used as antihypertensive and antipsychotic drugs.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Target
VMAT2
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Oe, T., et al. 2010. Neurosci.169, 1860.
Metzger, R. et al. 2002. Eur. J. Pharmacol.456, 39.
Heslop, E., et al. 1999. Neuropharmacol.38, 883.
Schuldiner, S., et al. 1993. J. Biol. Chem.268, 29.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51434205
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 5061300001
