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Biological Data
| Biological description | Nootropic GABA derivative AMPA positive allosteric modulator. Shows cognitive enhancing effects. Displays anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, neuroprotective and analgesic properties. |
Solubility & Handling
| Storage instructions | Room temperature |
| Solubility overview | Soluble in water (100mM) |
| 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 | 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide |
| Chemical structure | ![Piracetam [7491-74-9] Chemical Structure](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR4nGP6zwAAAgcBApocMXEAAAAASUVORK5CYII= "Piracetam [7491-74-9]") |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10N2O2 |
| InChiKey | GMZVRMREEHBGGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
References for Piracetam
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
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Analgesic activity of piracetam: effect on cytokine production and oxidative stress.
Navarro SA et al (2013) Pharmacol Biochem Behav 105 : 183-92. -
Piracetam defines a new binding site for allosteric modulators of alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionic acid (AMPA) receptors.
Ahmed AH et al (2010) J Med Chem 53(5) : 2197-203. -
Piracetam: a review of pharmacological properties and clinical uses.
Winblad B (2005) CNS Drug Rev 11(2) : 169-82.
GABA derivative AMPA positive allosteric modulator
![Piracetam [7491-74-9] Chemical Structure](https://hellobio.com/media/catalog/product//h/b/hb0507.png "Piracetam [7491-74-9]")
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