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GBR 12783 dihydrochloride (CAS 67469-57-2)

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Alternate Names:
1-(2-Diphenylmethoxyethyl)-4-(3-phenyl-2-propenyl)-piperazine dihydrochloride
Application:
GBR 12783 dihydrochloride is a very potent and selective inhibitor of dopamine uptake
CAS Number:
67469-57-2
Molecular Weight:
485.50
Molecular Formula:
C28H32N2O•2HCl
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GBR 12783 dihydrochloride is a compound that functions as a potent and selective inhibitor of the dopamine transporter (DAT). It acts by binding to the DAT and preventing the reuptake of dopamine from the synaptic cleft into the presynaptic neuron. This mechanism of action leads to an increase in dopamine levels in the synaptic cleft, ultimately enhancing dopaminergic neurotransmission. GBR 12783 dihydrochloride achieves this by competitively inhibiting the binding of dopamine to the transporter, thereby prolonging the presence of dopamine in the synaptic cleft. GBR 12783 dihydrochloride ′s ability to modulate dopamine levels makes it useful for studying the role of dopamine in various physiological and pathological processes. Its selective action on the dopamine transporter makes it a useful chemical for investigating the specific functions of dopamine in the central nervous system.


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GBR 12783 dihydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-203587
10 mg
$188.00

GBR 12783 dihydrochloride, 50 mg

sc-203587A
50 mg
$676.00