| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Activity | |
| Alternative Names | 2-Propylpentanoic acid Na |
| Cas No. | |
| Form | White Solid |
| Molecular Weight | |
| Product Type | |
| Purity | |
| Shipping | |
| SMILES | |
| Solubility | Soluble in 50 mg/ml Water |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Storage |
Sodium Valproate is a clinically established anticonvulsant that has garnered significant attention in neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease research due to its multifaceted pharmacological profile. As a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor (IC50 = 400 µM), it modulates epigenetic regulation, influencing gene expression patterns critical to neuronal survival and plasticity.
Preclinical studies have demonstrated its neuroprotective properties, including the inhibition of amyloid-beta (Aβ) production and reduction of neuritic plaque formation—key pathological features of Alzheimer’s disease. Its anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities further underscore its therapeutic versatility. Sodium Valproate continues to be a focal point in translational neuroscience, offering insights into epigenetic therapies for brain health and disease.
Classification: Caution- Substance not yet fully tested.
Safety Phrases:
- S22 - Do not breathe dust
- S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
- S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Sodium Valproate (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-357)
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