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RuBi-4AP
Cat No.
3557
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Alternative Name: Rubi-4-aminopyridine
Chemical Name: bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-N,N')bis(4-aminopyridine-N1) ruthenium(2+) dichloride complex
Biological Activity
Water soluble ruthenium-bipyridine-triphenylphosphine caged 4-aminopyridine (4-AP). Excited by visible wavelengths and has two-photon uncaging capabilities under physiological conditions. Releases 4-AP (Cat. No. 0940), a voltage-dependent K+ channel blocker.Licensing Information
Sold under licence from Columbia University; Patent PendingTechnical Data
M.Wt:672.58
Formula:C30H28Cl2N8Ru
Storage:Store at -20°C
CAS No:[84537-83-7]
The technical data provided above is for guidance only.
For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis and MSDS.
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References
Zayat et al (2003) A new strategy for neurochemical photodelivery: Metal-ligand heterolytic cleavage. J.Am.Chem.Soc. 125 882. Nikolenko et al (2005) Two-photon uncaging of neurochemicals using inorganic metal complexes. Chem.Commun. 13 1752.View Related Products by Target
Keywords: RuBi-4AP, voltage-dependent, gated, K+, potassium, channel, blockers, caged, 4-aminopyridine, hERG, Human, Ether-A-Go-Go, Gene, KCNQ
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