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Thiorphan (DL) (CAS 76721-89-6)

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Alternate Names:
DL-Thiorphan; (±)-N-(3-Mercapto-2-benzylpropionyl)glycine; DL-3-Mercapto-2-benzylpropanoylglycine
Application:
Thiorphan (DL) is an enkephalinase and metalloproteinase inhibitor
CAS Number:
76721-89-6
Purity:
>97%
Molecular Weight:
253.3
Molecular Formula:
C12H15NO3S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Thiorphan (DL) is a potent inhibitor of neutral endopeptidase (NEP), also known as neprilysin, which is an enzyme responsible for the degradation of various biologically active peptides, including enkephalins. By inhibiting NEP, Thiorphan (DL) is used in research to elevate the levels of these peptides in the body and to study their effects on pain perception, opioid receptor binding, and the modulation of analgesic pathways. Research involving Thiorphan (DL) provides insights into the endogenous mechanisms of pain control and contributes to the understanding of how the body regulates peptide hormones that are implicated in various processes. Additionally, it aids in the exploration of the broader physiological roles of NEP, including its impact on blood pressure and fluid balance, by preventing the breakdown of natriuretic and vasodilatory peptides.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Thiorphan (DL), 5 mg

sc-201287
5 mg
$155.00

Thiorphan (DL), 25 mg

sc-201287A
25 mg
$405.00