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A 438079 hydrochloride (CAS 899507-36-9)

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Alternate Names:
3-[[5-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)-1H-tetrazol-1-yl]methyl]pyridine hydrochloride
Application:
A 438079 hydrochloride is a competitive P2X7 receptor antagonist that is inactive at other P2 receptors
CAS Number:
899507-36-9
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
342.61
Molecular Formula:
C13H9Cl2N5•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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A 438079 hydrochloride is a highly selective antagonist of the P2X7 receptor, which plays a role in mediating inflammation and pain perception through purinergic signaling. By blocking this receptor, A 438079 hydrochloride allows for the examination of ATP′s role in activating immune responses, especially in macrophages and microglia. It inhibits P2X7-mediated signaling, which is critical for understanding how ATP triggers the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and the formation of the inflammasome. Additionally, its involvement in apoptosis through the regulation of cellular ionic balances facilitates the study of cell death pathways. The use of A 438079 hydrochloride in cellular assays enables the exploration of the effects of P2X7 receptor blockade on cellular signaling pathways, providing a clear view of its basic functions and mechanisms.


A 438079 hydrochloride (CAS 899507-36-9) References

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  2. Discovery of P2X7 receptor-selective antagonists offers new insights into P2X7 receptor function and indicates a role in chronic pain states.  |  Donnelly-Roberts, DL. and Jarvis, MF. 2007. Br J Pharmacol. 151: 571-9. PMID: 17471177
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  5. Genetic analysis of an allergic rhinitis cohort reveals an intercellular epistasis between FAM134B and CD39.  |  Melchiotti, R., et al. 2014. BMC Med Genet. 15: 73. PMID: 24970562
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  8. Paroxetine suppresses recombinant human P2X7 responses.  |  Dao-Ung, P., et al. 2015. Purinergic Signal. 11: 481-90. PMID: 26341077
  9. Serum Amyloid A1 Is an Epithelial Prorestitutive Factor.  |  Hinrichs, BH., et al. 2018. Am J Pathol. 188: 937-949. PMID: 29366677
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A 438079 hydrochloride, 5 mg

sc-203788B
5 mg
$125.00

A 438079 hydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-203788
10 mg
$215.00

A 438079 hydrochloride, 25 mg

sc-203788C
25 mg
$430.00

A 438079 hydrochloride, 50 mg

sc-203788A
50 mg
$785.00