NaV1.1-Compound 3a

Product details

• Chemical name: N,N'-(1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylbenzamide).
• Also known as: N,N'-(1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylbenzamide)
• PubChem CID: 4586959
• Molecular formula: C22H20N2O2.
• Purity: >97%
• Concentration: 1-100 µM.
• Form: Lyophilized powder.
• Solubility: Up to 30 mM in DMSO. Centrifuge all product preparations before use (10000 x g 5 min).
• Reconstitution: Centrifuge the vial before adding solvent (10,000 x g for 5 minutes) to spin down all the powder to the bottom of the vial. The lyophilized product may be difficult to visualize. Add solvent directly to the centrifuged vial. Tap the vial to aid in dissolving the lyophilized product. Tilt and gently roll the liquid over the walls of the vial. Avoid vigorous vortexing. Light vortexing for up to 3 seconds is acceptable if needed. The product is soluble in pure water at high micromolar concentrations (100 µM - 1 mM). For long-term storage in solution, we recommend preparing a stock solution by dissolving the product in double-distilled water (ddH2O) at a concentration between 100-1000x of the final working concentration. Divide the stock solution into small aliquots and store at -20°C. Before use, thaw the relevant vial(s) and dilute to the desired working concentration in your working buffer. Centrifuge all product preparations before use. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions in working buffers just before use. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles to maintain biological activity
• Shipping: Shipped at room temperature. Product as supplied can be stored intact at room temperature for several weeks. For longer periods, it should be stored at -20°C.
• Target: NaV1.1 channels
• Source: Synthetic
• Activity: A novel and selective modulator of NaV1.1 channels, shown to decrease the rate of inactivation of NaV1.1 channels, and to increase neuronal excitability in hippocampal fast-spiking interneurons under weak depolarization at 30-100 µM1.
• Alternative names: N,N'-(1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylbenzamide)

Scientific background

NaV1.1-Compound 3a is a modulator of the NaV1.1 channel. This compound increases the activity of NaV1.1 channels although its overall impact remains moderate. It has the ability to increase neuronal excitability in fast-spiking hippocampal interneurons1.Mutations of NaV channels are associated with a range of complex pathological conditions such as epilepsy, myotonic conditions and cardiac arrhythmias1,2. Loss-of-function mutations in mouse models has shown several phenotypes such as autistic-like behaviors, cognitive deficits, severe epilepsy, and unexpected death1.

Lead time: 1-2 Business Days

Country of origin: Israel/IL

Applications key

Application key: FC- Flow cytometry, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry,LCI- Live cell imaging, Calcium imaging assay,Cell survival assay, Electrophysiology, Neurite outgrowth assay.

Bioassay tested: Yes

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