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Description: GABAA antagonist; more water soluble version of (+)-bicuculline (Cat. No. 0130)
Chemical Name: [R-(R*,S*)]-5-(6,8-Dihydro-8-oxofuro[3,4-e]-1,3-benzodioxol-6-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquinolinium iodide
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for (-)-Bicuculline methiodide
(-)-Bicuculline methiodide is a methiodide form of classical GABAA receptor antagonist (+)-bicuculline. More water-soluble and stable. Non-GABA receptor-mediated actions reported, including actions on calcium-dependent potassium channels.
Methobromide Salt and Methochloride Salt also available.
Technical Data for (-)-Bicuculline methiodide
| M. Wt | 509.3 |
| Formula | C21H20INO6 |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 40709-69-1 |
| PubChem ID | 104871 |
| InChI Key | HKJKCPKPSSVUHY-GRTNUQQKSA-M |
| Smiles | [H][C@](C(C=CC6=C5OCO6)=C5C(O4)=O)4[C@]2([H])C1=CC3=C(OCO3)C=C1CC[N+](C)2C.[I-] |
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 (-)-Bicuculline methiodide
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 10.19 | 20 | |
| DMSO | 25.46 | 50 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for (-)-Bicuculline methiodide
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 509.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mM | 3.93 mL | 19.63 mL | 39.27 mL |
| 2.5 mM | 0.79 mL | 3.93 mL | 7.85 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.39 mL | 1.96 mL | 3.93 mL |
| 25 mM | 0.08 mL | 0.39 mL | 0.79 mL |
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References for (-)-Bicuculline methiodide
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
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Kurt et al (2006) Differential effects of iontophoretic in vivo application of the GABAA-antagonists bicuculline and gabazine in sensory cortex. Hear.Res. 212 224 PMID: 16442250
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Anonymous on 04/04/2020
Assay Type: In Vitro
Species: Rat
Cell Line/Tissue: Sprague-Dawley rats primary neuronal
We increased synaptic activity using a standard pharmacological approach (20 μM bicuculline and 100 μM 4-AP.
Antidepressantsby Cholecystokinin Neurons of the Dentate Gyrus.
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Anonymous on 02/03/2020
Assay Type: In Vivo
Species: Mouse
1mM Bicuculline
Bicuculline methiodide as a test tool of GABA-A receptor pharmacological properties.
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Sergiy Sylantyev on 08/31/2019
Assay Type: In Vitro
Species: Human
Cell Line/Tissue: Human embryo kidney cells
Bicuculline methiodide (Bic) was used to test GABA-A receptors pharmacological properties after expression in pre-transfected HEK cells. 100 microM of Bic fullu suppressed chloride current generated by application of 50 microM GABA at outside-out membrane patch. Figure: black trace - application of GABA, grey trace - application of GABA+Bic.
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