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Chromanol 293B (CAS 163163-23-3)

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Alternate Names:
trans-N-[6-Cyano-3,4-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-4-yl]-N-methyl-ethanesulfonamide
Application:
Chromanol 293B is a blocker of the slow delayed rectifier K+ current
CAS Number:
163163-23-3
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
324.39
Molecular Formula:
C15H20N2O4S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Chromanol 293B operates as an influential agent in the modulation of ion channel activity, specifically targeting the slow delayed rectifier K+ current through its interaction with KCNQ1 channels. This action is critical for understanding the intricate mechanisms governing cardiac and neuronal excitability, offering a pivotal tool for research into the electrical properties of these tissues. Furthermore, Chromanol 293B extends its modulatory effects to the CFTR chloride current, a key component in the regulation of chloride ion transport across cellular membranes. This dual functionality not only broadens the spectrum of its applicability in experimental applications but also highlights its potential as a versatile molecule for dissecting the roles of these ion channels in various physiological processes. Through these mechanisms, Chromanol 293B serves as a vital instrument in the exploration of ion channel dynamics, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in cellular physiology and the underlying mechanisms of electrophysiological regulation.


Chromanol 293B (CAS 163163-23-3) References

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  2. Time-dependent block of the slowly activating delayed rectifier K(+) current by chromanol 293B in guinea-pig ventricular cells.  |  Fujisawa, S., et al. 2000. Br J Pharmacol. 129: 1007-13. PMID: 10696102
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  4. Chromanol 293B inhibits slowly activating delayed rectifier and transient outward currents in canine left ventricular myocytes.  |  Sun, ZQ., et al. 2001. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 12: 472-8. PMID: 11332571
  5. Chromanol 293B, a blocker of the slow delayed rectifier K+ current (IKs), inhibits the CFTR Cl- current.  |  Bachmann, A., et al. 2001. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 363: 590-6. PMID: 11414653
  6. A kinetic study on the stereospecific inhibition of KCNQ1 and I(Ks) by the chromanol 293B.  |  Seebohm, G., et al. 2001. Br J Pharmacol. 134: 1647-54. PMID: 11739240
  7. Vascular effects of class-III antiarrhythmic drugs: chromanol 293B, but not dofetilide blocks the smooth muscle delayed rectifier K+ channel.  |  Karle, CA., et al. 2002. Basic Res Cardiol. 97: 17-25. PMID: 11998973
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  11. Chromanol 293B binding in KCNQ1 (Kv7.1) channels involves electrostatic interactions with a potassium ion in the selectivity filter.  |  Lerche, C., et al. 2007. Mol Pharmacol. 71: 1503-11. PMID: 17347319
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  13. Renal defects in KCNE1 knockout mice are mimicked by chromanol 293B in vivo: identification of a KCNE1-regulated K+ conductance in the proximal tubule.  |  Neal, AM., et al. 2011. J Physiol. 589: 3595-609. PMID: 21576273
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Chromanol 293B, 10 mg

sc-203889
10 mg
$178.00

Chromanol 293B, 50 mg

sc-203889A
50 mg
$759.00