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Desipramine hydrochloride (CAS 58-28-6)

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Alternate Names:
N-(gamma-Methylaminopropyl)iminodibenzyl hydrochloride
Application:
Desipramine hydrochloride is an inhibitor of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine transporters
CAS Number:
58-28-6
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
302.84
Molecular Formula:
C18H22N2•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Desipramine hydrochloride is a selective inhibitor of noradrenaline transporters norepinephrine transporter (SLC6A2 or NET Ki = 4 nM), serotonin transporter (ST or SERT Ki = 61 nM), and dopamine transporter (DAT Ki = 78,720 nM). This compound is a potent inhibitor of the norepinephrine transporter, and also blocks serotonin re-uptake. This compound has also been shown to reverse the pro-apoptotic effect of chronic unpredictable mild stress in the rat cerebral cortex, although it induces apoptosis in several cancer cell lines. It has also been shown to display anti-inflammatory activity in a rat colitis model.


Desipramine hydrochloride (CAS 58-28-6) References

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  6. Monitoring the Prevalence of Leucocytozoon sabrazesi in Southern China and Testing Tricyclic Compounds against Gametocytes.  |  Zhao, W., et al. 2016. PLoS One. 11: e0161869. PMID: 27571513
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Desipramine hydrochloride, 100 mg

sc-200158
100 mg
$66.00

Desipramine hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-200158A
1 g
$117.00