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Linopirdine dihydrochloride (CAS 113168-57-3)

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Alternate Names:
DuP 996
Application:
Linopirdine dihydrochloride is a KCNQ (Kv7) blocker
CAS Number:
113168-57-3
Molecular Weight:
464.39
Molecular Formula:
C26H21N3O•2HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Linopirdine dihydrochloride acts as a blocker of Kv7 voltage-gated potassium channels (KCNQ); blocks KCNQ2+3/M-currents (IC50 = 4-7 μM) and KCNQ1 homomeric channels (IC50 = 8.9 μM). DuP 996 increases hippocampal ACh release and is a cognitive enhancer following oral administration.


Linopirdine dihydrochloride (CAS 113168-57-3) References

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  2. Vasorelaxation by hydrogen sulphide involves activation of Kv7 potassium channels.  |  Martelli, A., et al. 2013. Pharmacol Res. 70: 27-34. PMID: 23287425
  3. Role of Kv7 channels in responses of the pulmonary circulation to hypoxia.  |  Sedivy, V., et al. 2015. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 308: L48-57. PMID: 25361569
  4. The Role of KV7.3 in Regulating Osteoblast Maturation and Mineralization.  |  Yang, JE., et al. 2016. Int J Mol Sci. 17: 407. PMID: 26999128
  5. Electrophysiological characterization of the M-current in rat hypoglossal motoneurons.  |  Ghezzi, F., et al. 2017. Neuroscience. 340: 62-75. PMID: 27984184
  6. Cholinergic Modulation of Membrane Properties of Calyx Terminals in the Vestibular Periphery.  |  Ramakrishna, Y., et al. 2021. Neuroscience. 452: 98-110. PMID: 33197502
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  8. Two new potent neurotransmitter release enhancers, 10,10-bis(4-pyridinylmethyl)-9(10H)-anthracenone and 10,10-bis(2-fluoro-4-pyridinylmethyl)-9(10H)-anthracenone: comparison to linopirdine.  |  Zaczek, R., et al. 1998. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 285: 724-30. PMID: 9580619
  9. Selectivity of linopirdine (DuP 996), a neurotransmitter release enhancer, in blocking voltage-dependent and calcium-activated potassium currents in hippocampal neurons.  |  Schnee, ME. and Brown, BS. 1998. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 286: 709-17. PMID: 9694925

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Linopirdine dihydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-204058
10 mg
$165.00

Linopirdine dihydrochloride, 50 mg

sc-204058A
50 mg
$700.00

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