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2973 Piracetam
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Piracetam
Chemical Name: 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide

Biological Activity:

Nootropic that displays cognitive enhancing properties. Proposed to enchance neurotransmission via modulation of ion flux; potentiates Na+ influx through AMPA receptors. Facilitates efficiency of cholinergic neurotransmission at muscarinic receptors.

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 142.16
Formula: C6H10N2O2
Storage: Store at RT
Solubility: Soluble to 100 mM in Water
CAS No: [7491-74-9]

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    References:

    Vernon and Sorkin (1991) Piracetam. An overview of its pharmacologicl properties and a review of its therapeutic use in senile cognitive disorders. Drugs Aging. 1 17. Gouliaev and Senning (1994) Piracetam and other structurally related nootropics. Brain Res. Brain Res.Rev. 19 180. Winbald (2005) Piracetam: a review of pharmacological properties and clinical uses. CNS Drug Rev. 11 169.
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    Keywords: Piracetam, Ligand-gated Ion Channels, Nootropic; Modulates Na+-flux At AMPA Receptors, Tocris Bioscience
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