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U 89843A (CAS 157013-85-9)

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Alternate Names:
6,7-Dimethyl-2,4-di-1-pyrrolidinyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine hydrochloride
Application:
U 89843A is a positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors
CAS Number:
157013-85-9
Molecular Weight:
321.85
Molecular Formula:
C16H23N5•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors. Enhances GABA-induced Cl- currents in the α1β2γ2, α3β2γ2 and α6β2γ2 subtypes. Causes sedation in vivo following i.v. administration without losing "righting reflex". Also displays antioxidant activity.


U 89843A (CAS 157013-85-9) References

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  2. Novel pharmacological actions of trequinsin hydrochloride improve human sperm cell motility and function.  |  McBrinn, RC., et al. 2019. Br J Pharmacol. 176: 4521-4536. PMID: 31368510
  3. U-89843A is a novel allosteric modulator of gamma-aminobutyric acidA receptors.  |  Im, HK., et al. 1995. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 275: 1390-5. PMID: 8531107
  4. In vitro and in vivo biotransformation of 6,7-dimethyl-2,4-di-1-pyrrolidinyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-D]pyrimidine (U-89843) in the rat.  |  Zhao, Z., et al. 1996. Drug Metab Dispos. 24: 187-98. PMID: 8742230
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  7. Pyrrolopyrimidines: novel brain-penetrating antioxidants with neuroprotective activity in brain injury and ischemia models.  |  Hall, ED., et al. 1997. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 281: 895-904. PMID: 9152399
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  9. Contribution of serum protein association to discrepancy between the in vivo and in vitro UDS results for 6,7-dimethyl-2,4-di-1-pyrrolidinyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (U-89843).  |  Zhao, Z., et al. 1997. Mutat Res. 395: 119-26. PMID: 9465922

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

U 89843A, 10 mg

sc-204361
10 mg
$125.00

U 89843A, 50 mg

sc-204361A
50 mg
$525.00