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BAY 73-6691 (CAS 794568-92-6)

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BAY 73-6691 is a potent and selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 9
CAS Number:
794568-92-6
Molecular Weight:
356.73
Molecular Formula:
C15H12ClF3N4O
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BAY 73-6691 is a potent and selective inhibitor of the phosphodiesterase 9 (PDE9) enzyme, which plays a role in the cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) signaling pathway. By inhibiting PDE9, BAY 73-6691 increases cGMP levels within cells, thereby modulating various cellular functions that are dependent on this signaling pathway. The increased concentration of cGMP can affect the regulation of ion channels, intracellular calcium levels, and other molecular processes critical for cellular function and communication. In research applications, BAY 73-6691 is utilized to study the role of the cGMP pathway in cellular processes and to investigate the potential therapeutic targets for diseases where cGMP dysregulation is implicated. Its selective action on PDE9 makes it useful for dissecting the specific contributions of this enzyme to cellular signaling networks and understanding how modulation of cGMP levels can influence cellular physiology and pathology in various experimental models.


BAY 73-6691 (CAS 794568-92-6) References

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  7. Psychostimulant pharmacological profile of paraxanthine, the main metabolite of caffeine in humans.  |  Orrú, M., et al. 2013. Neuropharmacology. 67: 476-84. PMID: 23261866
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BAY 73-6691, 5 mg

sc-252407
5 mg
$247.00