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| Form | Lyophilized Powder |
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| Solubility | Acidic buffer (pH 4.8). Centrifuge all product preparations before use (10000 x g 5 min). |
| Source | Natural |
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Product details
- Chemical name: Octahydro-12-(hydroxymethyl)-2-imino-5,9:7,10adimethano-10aH-[1,3]dioxocino[6,5-d]pyrimidine-4,7,10,11,12-pentol.
- Also known as: TTX
- CAS number: 4368-28-9
- Molecular formula: C11H17N3O8.
- Purity: >99% (HPLC)
- Concentration: 100 nM - 1 µM.
- Form: Lyophilized Powder
- Solubility: Acidic buffer (pH 4.8). Centrifuge all product preparations before use (10000 x g 5 min).
- Reconstitution: Acidic buffer (pH 4.8). Centrifuge all product preparations before use (10000 x g 5 min).
- 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: Various NaV Na+ channels
- Source: Natural
- Activity: Tetrodotoxin is a potent and selective blocker of a subclass of NaV channels1, and is often used to define subclasses of NaV channels2.
- Alternative names: TTX
Scientific background
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is an established potent and selective blocker of some NaV channels.1 Moreover, TTX sensitivity is used to define subclasses of NaV channels.2 It is widely used both to probe NaV activity and to reduce or block excitability in neurophysiological preparations.
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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