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5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt is a compound that functions as an anticonvulsant agent in experimental applications. It acts by stabilizing the neuronal membranes and reducing the repetitive firing of action potentials. 5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt exerts its mode of action by enhancing the inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels, thereby decreasing the excitability of neurons. 5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt modulates the release of neurotransmitters, such as glutamate, which further contributes to its anticonvulsant effects. At the molecular level, 5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt interacts with specific binding sites on the sodium channels, leading to a decrease in their activity and subsequent inhibition of excessive neuronal firing. 5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt plays a functional role in experimental research by serving as a tool to investigate the mechanisms underlying neuronal excitability.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt, 25 g | sc-214337 | 25 g | $56.00 | |||
5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt, 100 g | sc-214337A | 100 g | $128.00 |