KCa3.1 channel (EC50 = 260 nM) and KCa2 subfamily activator (EC50 values are 2.9, 1.9 and 2.9 µM for KCa2.1 KCa2.2 and KCa2.3 channels respectively). Displays vasodilation and antihypertensive properties.
Solubility & Handling
Storage instructions
+4°C
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO (100mM) or ethanol (100mM)
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
Naphtho[1,2-d]thiazol-2-ylamine (SKA-31), a new activator of KCa2 and KCa3.1 potassium channels, potentiates the endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor response and lowers blood pressure.
Sankaranarayanan A et al (2009) Mol Pharmacol 75(2) : 281-95.