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(-)-Bicuculline methochloride

B-137

B-137_10 mg

(-)-Bicuculline methochloride

Non Antibodies

S. Molecules

The reconstituted solution can be stored at 4°C for up to 1 week. For longer periods (up to 6 months), small aliquots should be stored at -20°C. We do not recommend storing the product in working solutions for longer than a few days. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.

The product is shipped as a lyophilized powder at room temperature. Upon receipt, store the product at -20°C. Protect from moisture.

Shipped at room temperature. Product as supplied can be stored intact at room temperature for several weeks. For longer periods, it should be stored at -20°C

(-)-Bicuculline methochloride is a synthetic compound that acts as water soluble GABA(A) receptor antagonist. The compound is a quaternary salt of bicuculline (BIC), a competitive antagonist of the GABA(A) receptors. (-)-Bicuculline methochloride is more stable at physiological pH and more soluble in aqueous solutions than bicuculline. The compound was shown to affect other neurotransmitter systems such as the cholinergic system1.GABA(A) receptors are members of the Cys-loop superfamily of ligand-gated ion channels. They mediate GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) action, a major inhibitory neurotransmitter, through the central nervous system (CNS). They play an important role in inhibiting cell excitation in the CNS. They are considered to be a major target of antiseizure drugs2,3.

Alomone Labs

GABA(A) receptors

(-)-Bicuculline methochloride (#B-137) is a highly pure, synthetic, and biologically active compound.

An Antagonist of GABA(A) Receptors

417.84

Synthetic

C21H20ClNO6.

1-10 µM.

(-)-Bicuculline methochloride is a water soluble quaternary salt of Bicuculline, a competitive antagonist of the GABAA receptors (IC50 = 8.4 µM)1. Quaternary salts of Bicuculline were shown to have effects not mediated by GABA receptors2.

Centrifuge the vial before adding solvent (10,000 x g for 5 minutes) to spin down all the powder to the bottom of the vial. The lyophilized product may be difficult to visualize. Add solvent directly to the centrifuged vial. Tap the vial to aid in dissolving the lyophilized product. Tilt and gently roll the liquid over the walls of the vial. Avoid vigorous vortexing. Light vortexing for up to 3 seconds is acceptable if needed. For long-term storage in solution, we recommend preparing a stock solution by dissolving the product in sterile water at a concentration of at least 0.1 mg/mL. Divide the stock solution into small aliquots and store at -20°C. Before use, thaw the relevant vial(s) and dilute to the desired working concentration in your working buffer. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions in working buffers just before use. Repeat freeze-thawing may result in loss of activity

Soluble in water. Centrifuge all product preparations before use (10000 x g, 5 min).

Up to three months at -20°C.

1-2 Business Days

Israel/IL

Application key: FC- Flow cytometry, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry,LCI- Live cell imaging, Calcium imaging assay,Cell survival assay, Electrophysiology, Neurite outgrowth assay.

>97% (HPLC)

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Lyophilized powder.

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