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Proparacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that functions by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channels in the cell membrane of neurons. This action prevents the generation and conduction of action potentials, leading to the inhibition of nerve signal transmission. It acts by binding to the intracellular portion of the sodium channel, thereby stabilizing the inactive state of the channel and impeding its return to the active state. This results in the prevention of depolarization and the subsequent transmission of pain signals. In a research and development applications, proparacaine hydrochloride is utilized to study the mechanisms of neuronal signaling and to investigate the role of sodium channels in pain perception. Its mode of action at the molecular level provides insights into the functioning of the nervous system.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Proparacaine hydrochloride, 1 g | sc-264146 | 1 g | $63.00 |