Ivermectin (IVM) is an anthelmintic and positive allosteric modulator of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It also shows activity at purinergic P2X4 receptors.
Ivermectin modulates glutamate- and GABA-activated chloride channels and potentiates glycine-gated currents at low concentrations (30 nM).
Shows antimicrobial, anticancer and antiviral activities. Recently investigated as part of COVID-19 compound repurposing.
Use in chemogenetics
Ivermectin selectively activates the chemogenetic glutamate-gated chloride (GluCl) and glycine-gated chloride (GlyCl) channels which silence neuronal activity.
Solubility & Handling
Storage instructions
+4°C
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO (50 mM)
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use
A Chemogenetic Receptor That Enhances the Magnitude and Frequency of Glycinergic Inhibitory Postsynaptic Currents without Inducing a Tonic Chloride Flux.
Islam et al (2017) ACS Chem Neurosci 8(3) : 460-467