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L-NIO dihydrochloride (CAS 36889-13-1)

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Alternate Names:
N5-(1-iminoethyl)-L-ornithine, dihydrochloride
Application:
L-NIO dihydrochloride is a potent inhibitor of NOS1, NOS2, and NOS3
CAS Number:
36889-13-1
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
246.10
Molecular Formula:
C7H15N3O22HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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L-NIO dihydrochloride is a chemical compound utilized as a selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), specifically the endothelial NOS (eNOS) isoform. In biochemical research, it is employed to investigate the role of eNOS in the production of nitric oxide (NO) within the cardiovascular system. By inhibiting eNOS activity, L-NIO dihydrochloride aids in the elucidation of NO-related signaling pathways and their impact on vascular tone and blood flow regulation. This compound is also used in studies exploring the implications of NO in angiogenesis and endothelial cell function. Additionally, L-NIO dihydrochloride is instrumental in examining the contributions of NO to oxidative stress and inflammatory responses within the vascular system. Its role as an inhibitor makes it useful for researchers studying the complex physiological and pathological processes mediated by NO.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

L-NIO dihydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-361229
10 mg
$60.00

L-NIO dihydrochloride, 50 mg

sc-361229A
50 mg
$209.00