Orphenadrine hydrochloride (CAS 341-69-5)
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Orphenadrine hydrochloride is a compound that functions as a muscarinic antagonist, blocking the action of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors in the central nervous system. Orphenadrine Hydrochloride inhibits the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to a decrease in smooth muscle contraction and glandular secretions. Orphenadrine hydrochloride also has a mild analgesic effect, which may be attributed to its ability to inhibit the release of substance P in the spinal cord. At the molecular level, Orphenadrine hydrochloride acts by binding to and blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, thereby preventing the downstream signaling cascade that would normally occur upon acetylcholine binding. This interference with muscarinic receptor activity results in the suppression of parasympathetic nervous system function, which may be useful for studying the role of acetylcholine in various physiological processes.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Orphenadrine hydrochloride, 5 g | sc-255405 | 5 g | $63.00 |