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Molsidomine (CAS 25717-80-0)

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Application:
Molsidomine is a long-lasting, NO releasing vasodilator that activates soluble guanylate cyclase
CAS Number:
25717-80-0
Molecular Weight:
242.23
Molecular Formula:
C9H14N4O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Molsidomine is an organonitrate compound extensively studied for its role in releasing nitric oxide (NO), which is of interest in cardiovascular research. The research applications of molsidomine primarily focus on its ability to act as a NO donor, where it is used in studies to understand the regulation of vascular tone and blood flow. In such research, molsidomine is often utilized to examine the molecular mechanisms underlying vasodilation. Additionally, molsidomine has been investigated in the context of its anti-inflammatory effects in various models of oxidative stress and inflammation. Its utility extends to the study of signal transduction pathways, especially concerning cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), as NO-mediated activation of guanylate cyclase leads to increased levels of cGMP, which is a significant secondary messenger in cells.


Molsidomine (CAS 25717-80-0) References

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Molsidomine, 50 mg

sc-200337
50 mg
$20.00

Molsidomine, 250 mg

sc-200337A
250 mg
$33.00