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Cypermethrin is a liquid chemical that functions as a neurotoxin in experimental contexts. It acts by targeting the nervous system of insects, disrupting the normal function of nerve cells by affecting the sodium channels. This disruption leads to repetitive nerve impulses, paralysis, and ultimately death in the targeted insects. Cypermethrin′s mode of action involves binding to the voltage-gated sodium channels in the nerve cells, leading to prolonged depolarization and inhibition of repolarization. This interference with the normal functioning of the nervous system makes it an effective for studying insect neurophysiology and developing pest control strategies. Its specific mechanism of action at the molecular and cellular level makes it a valuable chemical for experimental research in the field of insect control and neurobiology.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Cypermethrin, 50 mg | sc-391172 | 50 mg | $37.00 | |||
Cypermethrin, 100 mg | sc-391172A | 100 mg | $82.00 |