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Cat.No. Product Name
1378 Levcromakalim
Alternative name(s): BRL 38227
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Levcromakalim

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Chemical Name: (3S,4R)-3,4-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-(2-oxo-1-p yrrolidinyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-carbonitrile

Biological Activity:

Active enantiomer of the prototypical KATP channel opener cromakalim (Cat. No. 1377). Hypotensive and airways relaxant. IC50 = 490 nM in guinea pig trachea.

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 286.33
Formula: C16H18N2O3
Storage: Store at RT
Solubility: Soluble to 10 mM in DMSO
Purity: >99%
CAS No: [94535-50-9]

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    References:

    Buckle et al (1991) Synthesis and smooth muscle relaxant activity of a new series of potassium channel activators: 3-amido-1,1-dimethylindan-2-ols. J.Med.Chem. 34 919. Noack et al (1992) Potassium channel modulation in rat portal vein by ATP depletion: a comparison with the effects of levcromakalim (BRL 38227). Br.J.Pharmacol. 107 945. Taylor et al (1992) The inhibitory effects of cromakalim and its active enantiomer BRL 38227 against various agonists in guinea pig and human airways. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 261 429.
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    Keywords: Levcromakalim, Potassium Channels, KATP Channel Opener. Active Enantiomer Of Cat. No. 1377, BRL 38227, Tocris Bioscience

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