Metopimazine Acid (CAS 18182-00-8)
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Metopimazine acid is a compound that functions as a dopamine receptor antagonist in experimention. It acts by blocking the dopamine D2 receptors, thereby inhibiting the binding of dopamine to these receptors. This interference with dopamine signaling can lead to a reduction in the activity of dopaminergic pathways in the central nervous system. By modulating dopamine receptor activity, metopimazine acid can potentially influence various physiological and behavioral processes that are regulated by dopamine, such as motor control, mood, and cognition. At the molecular level, the compound exerts its effect by competitively binding to the dopamine D2 receptors, thereby preventing the activation of downstream signaling pathways. This mechanism of action makes metopimazine acid a relevant function for investigating the role of dopamine receptors in various biological processes and for elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying dopamine-related functions.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Metopimazine Acid, 1 mg | sc-211902 | 1 mg | $356.00 | |||
Metopimazine Acid, 10 mg | sc-211902A | 10 mg | $999.00 |