This fluorescently labelled muscimol conjugate exhibits agonist activity GABAA and GABAC receptors.
The compound is active in vivo and shows no difference to muscimol on long-term contextual fear. The fluorescently labeled Muscimol TMR-X conjugate can be considered to be representative for the diffusion of muscimol after dorsohippocampal administration.
The compound can be used for visulazing the spatial gradient of reversible brain inactivations.
Alternative names
Muscimol-bodipy, Muscimol-BODIPY® TMR-X conjugate (TM of Molecular Probes)
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.
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