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Description: KCC2 inhibitor
Chemical Name: N-(4-Methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2-[(6-phenyl-3-pyridazinyl)thio]acetamide
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for VU 0240551
VU 0240551 is an inhibitor of the neuronal K-Cl cotransporter, KCC2 (IC50 = 560 nM for K+ uptake assay in KCC2-overexpressing cells). Exhibits selectivity over the Na-K-2Cl cotransporter, NKCCl. Also inhibits hERG and L-type Ca2+ channels.
Technical Data for VU 0240551
| M. Wt | 342.43 |
| Formula | C16H14N4OS2 |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 893990-34-6 |
| PubChem ID | 7211972 |
| InChI Key | WJRWSLORVIHRNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | O=C(NC3=NC(C)=CS3)CSC(C=C2)=NN=C2C1=CC=CC=C1 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Solubility Data for VU 0240551
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 34.24 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 8.56 | 25 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for VU 0240551
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 342.43. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree 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 | 2.92 mL | 14.6 mL | 29.2 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.58 mL | 2.92 mL | 5.84 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.29 mL | 1.46 mL | 2.92 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.06 mL | 0.29 mL | 0.58 mL |
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References for VU 0240551
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Delpire et al (2009) Small-molecule screen identifies inhibitors of the neuronal K-Cl cotransporter KCC2. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA 106 5383 PMID: 19279215
Delpire et al (2012) Further optimization of the K-Cl cotransporter KCC2 antagonist ML077: development of a highly selective and more potent in vitro probe. Bioorg.Med.Chem.Lett. 22 4532 PMID: 22727639
Deisz et al (2014) Effects of VU0240551, a novel KCC2 antagonist, and DIDS on chloride homeostasis of neocortical neurons from rats and humans. Neuroscience 277 831 PMID: 25086309
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8 Citations for VU 0240551
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for VU 0240551 include:
Haam et al (2012) GABA is excitatory in adult vasopressinergic neuroendocrine cells. J Neurosci 32 572 PMID: 22238092
Gagnon et al (2013) Chloride extrusion enhancers as novel therapeutics for neurological diseases. Nat Med 19 1524 PMID: 24097188
Lavertu et al (2014) Enhancing K-Cl co-transport restores normal spinothalamic sensory coding in a neuropathic pain model. Brain 137 724 PMID: 24369380
Ferando et al (2016) Diminished KCC2 confounds synapse specificity of LTP during senescence. Nat Neurosci 19 1197 PMID: 27500406
Doyon et al (2011) Efficacy of synaptic inhibition depends on multiple, dynamically interacting mechanisms implicated in chloride homeostasis. Purinergic Signal 7 e1002149 PMID: 21931544
Yi et al (2016) Potentiation of Synaptic GluN2B NMDAR Currents by Fyn Kinase Is Gated through BDNF-Mediated Disinhibition in Spinal Pain Processing. Cell Rep 17 2753-2765 PMID: 27926876
Alfredo et al (2020) Enhancing neuronal chloride extrusion rescues α2/α3 GABAA-mediated analgesia in neuropathic pain. Nat Commun 11 869 PMID: 32054836
Marie-Pascale et al (2021) Enhancing KCC2 activity decreases hyperreflexia and spasticity after chronic spinal cord injury. Exp Neurol 338 113605 PMID: 33453210
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