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Biological Data Biological description Competitive NMDA receptor antagonist. Binds at the polyamine site. Also a NOS (Nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor. Reduces NMDA single-channel currents in a voltage-dependent manner.
Solubility & Handling Storage instructions Room temperature
Solubility overview Soluble in water (25mM)
Important This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
Chemical Data Chemical name N ,N '-1,4-Butanediylbis guanidine sulfate
Chemical structure
Molecular Formula C6 H16 N6 .H2 SO4
PubChem identifier 119020
SMILES C(CCN=C(N)N)CN=C(N)N.OS(=O)(=O)O
InChiKey RWTGFMPOODRXIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
References for Arcaine sulfate References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
Spermine and arcaine block and permeate N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor channels. Araneda RC et al (1999) Biophys J 76(6) : 2899-911. Investigation of the actions and antagonist activity of some polyamine analogues in vivo. Doyle KM et al (1998) Br J Pharmacol 124(2) : 386-90. Structure-activity relationships of arginine analogues on nitric oxide synthase activity in the rat brain. Yokoi I et al (1994) Neuropharmacology 33(11) : 1261-5. Arcaine is a competitive antagonist of the polyamine site on the NMDA receptor. Reynolds IJ (1990) Eur J Pharmacol 177(3) : 215-6.
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Competitive NMDA receptor antagonist / NOS inhibitor