Riluzole hydrochloride product vial image | Hello Bio
Riluzole hydrochloride product vial image | Hello Bio
Biological Data
Biological description
Na+ channel blocker. Increases glutamate uptake and inhibits glutamate release and also inhibits GABA uptake. Non-competitive NMDA receptor and Protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor. Also a TREK-1 K2P channel activator. Shows neuroprotective, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and anesthetic actions. Shows actions against motorneuron disease.
Solubility & Handling
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO (100mM, gentle warming) and in water (10mM, gentle warming)
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.
Riluzole blocks persistent Na+ and Ca2+ currents and modulates release of glutamate via presynaptic NMDA receptors on neonatal rat hypoglossal motoneurons in vitro.
Lamanauskas N et al (2008) Eur J Neurosci 27(10) : 2501-14.