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KU14R (CAS 189224-48-4)

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Alternate Names:
2-(2-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-2-benzofuranyl)-2-imidazole
Application:
KU14R is a pancreatic β-cell I3 binding site antagonist
CAS Number:
189224-48-4
Molecular Weight:
214.27
Molecular Formula:
C13H14N2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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KU14R is an antagonist of the pancreatic β-cell atypical imidazoline binding site (putative I3 receptor). KU14R has also been shown to selectively block efaroxan-induced insulin secretion.


KU14R (CAS 189224-48-4) References

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  2. Effects of the imidazoline ligands efaroxan and KU14R on blood glucose homeostasis in the mouse.  |  Mayer, G. and Taberner, PV. 2002. Eur J Pharmacol. 454: 95-102. PMID: 12409010
  3. Essential role of the imidazoline moiety in the insulinotropic effect but not the KATP channel-blocking effect of imidazolines; a comparison of the effects of efaroxan and its imidazole analogue, KU14R.  |  Bleck, C., et al. 2005. Diabetologia. 48: 2567-75. PMID: 16283242
  4. Activation of imidazoline-I3 receptors ameliorates pancreatic damage.  |  Li, Y., et al. 2015. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 42: 964-971. PMID: 26112210
  5. Allantoin ameliorates chemically-induced pancreatic β-cell damage through activation of the imidazoline I3 receptors.  |  Amitani, M., et al. 2015. PeerJ. 3: e1105. PMID: 26290782
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  7. Investigation of morin-induced insulin secretion in cultured pancreatic cells.  |  Lin, MH., et al. 2017. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 44: 1254-1262. PMID: 28699234
  8. The Regulation Mechanism of MUC5AC Secretion in Airway of Obese Asthma.  |  Li, T., et al. 2022. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 68: 153-159. PMID: 36495503
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

KU14R, 10 mg

sc-204031
10 mg
$141.00

KU14R, 50 mg

sc-204031A
50 mg
$599.00