Levetiracetam
Biological Activity
Antiepileptic that displays distinctive properties from conventional antiepileptic drugs. Displays potent seizure protection in animal models of chronic epilepsy but lacks activity in acute seizure models. Binds synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) and inhibits Na+-dependent Cl-/HCO3- exchange.
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Technical Data
| M. Wt | 170.21 |
| Formula | C8H14N2O2 |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 102767-28-2 |
| PubChem ID | 5284583 |
| InChI Key | HPHUVLMMVZITSG-LURJTMIESA-N |
| Smiles | O=C1N([C@@H](CC)C(N)=O)CCC1 |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 17.02 | 100 | |
| water | 17.02 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 170.21. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 5.88 mL | 29.38 mL | 58.75 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.18 mL | 5.88 mL | 11.75 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.59 mL | 2.94 mL | 5.88 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.59 mL | 1.18 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Smedt et al (2007) Levetiracetam: the profile of a novel anticonvulsant drug - part I: preclinical data. CNS Drug Rev. 13 43 PMID: 17461889
Ueda et al (2007) Effect of levetiracetam on molecular regulation of hippocampal glutamate and GABA transporters in rats with chronic seizures induced by amygdalar FeCl3 injection. Brain Res. 1151 55 PMID: 17408599
Lynch et al (2004) The synaptic vesicle protein SV2A is the binding site for the antiepileptic drug levetiracetam. Proct.Natl.Acad.Sci. USA 101 9861 PMID:
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