4-Aminopyridine (4-AP) is a non-selective voltage gated K+ channel blocker which blocks Kv1.1 and Kv1.2 channels (IC50 values are 170 and 230 µM respectively).
4-aminopyridine facilitates synaptic and neuromuscular transmission.
4-AP shows proconvulsive actions.
Solubility & Handling
Solubility overview
Soluble in water (100mM) and in DMSO (100 mM)
Storage instructions
Room temperature
Storage of solutions
Prepare and use solutions on the same day if possible. Store solutions at -20°C for up to one month if storage is required. Equilibrate to RT and ensure the solution is precipitate free before use.
Shipping Conditions
Stable for ambient temperature shipping. Follow storage instructions on receipt.
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
Different state dependencies of 4-aminopyridine binding to rKv1.4 and rKv4.2: role of the cytoplasmic halves of the fifth and sixth transmembrane segments.
Tseng GN (1999) J Pharmacol Exp Ther 290(2) : 569-77.