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Clopamide is a diuretic compound that functions by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions in the distal convoluted tubule of the nephron in the kidney. This inhibition leads to increased excretion of water and electrolytes, resulting in diuresis. At the molecular level, clopamide acts by binding to the chloride-binding site of the Na+-Cl- symporter, thereby preventing the transport of sodium and chloride ions across the cell membrane. This disruption of ion transport ultimately leads to the excretion of these ions in the urine, reducing the reabsorption of water and electrolytes. In this way, clopamide plays a role in altering the balance of electrolytes, which can be relevant in certain experimental applications.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Clopamide, 500 mg | sc-201553 | 500 mg | $32.00 |