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Submit Review(-)-Bicuculline methochloride
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 chloride
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride
(-)-Bicuculline methochloride is a methochloride salt of (+)-bicuculline. Water soluble and more stable than bicuculline. Non-GABA receptor-mediated actions reported.
Methoiodide Salt and Methobromide Salt also available.
Technical Data for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride
| M. Wt | 417.85 |
| Formula | C21H20ClNO6 |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 38641-83-7 |
| PubChem ID | 10047593 |
| InChI Key | RLJKFAMYSYWMND-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.[Cl-] |
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 methochloride
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 41.78 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 417.85. 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 | 2.39 mL | 11.97 mL | 23.93 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.48 mL | 2.39 mL | 4.79 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.24 mL | 1.2 mL | 2.39 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.05 mL | 0.24 mL | 0.48 mL |
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References for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Kemp et al (1986) Quantitative evaluation of the potencies of GABA-receptor agonists and antagonists using the rat hippocampal slice preparation. Br.J.Pharmacol. 87 677 PMID: 3011168
Seutin et al (1997) Evidence for a non-GABAergic action of quaternary salts of bicuculline on DArgic neurones. Neuropharmacology 36 1653 PMID: 9517436
Seutin and Johnson (1999) Recent advances in the pharmacology of quaternary salts of bicuculline. TiPS 20 268 PMID: 10390643
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23 Citations for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride include:
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Angelantonio et al (2015) Basal adenosine modulates the functional properties of AMPA receptors in mouse hippocampal neurons through the activation of A1R A2AR and A3R. Front Cell Neurosci 9 409 PMID: 26528137
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Jaiswal et al (2015) Reduction in focal ictal activity following transplantation of MGE interneurons requires expression of the GABAA receptor α4 subunit. Front Cell Neurosci 9 127 PMID: 25914623
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Ly et al (2013) T-type channel blockade impairs long-term potentiation at the parallel fiber-Purkinje cell synapse and cerebellar learning. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 110 20302 PMID: 24277825
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Vida and Frotscher (2000) A hippocampal interneuron associated with the mossy fiber system. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 97 1275 PMID: 10655521
Shao et al (2003) Spontaneous synaptic activity is primarily GABAergic in vestibular nucleus neurons of the chick embryo. J Neurophysiol 90 1182 PMID: 12904504
Woo et al (2007) Neuregulin-1 enhances depolarization-induced GABA release. Neuron 54 599 PMID: 17521572
Nateri et al (2007) ERK activation causes epilepsy by stimulating NMDA receptor activity. EMBO J 26 4891 PMID: 17972914
Kelm et al (2007) Calcium release from presynaptic internal stores is required for ethanol to increase spontaneous γ-aminobutyric acid release onto cerebellum Purkinje neurons. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 323 356 PMID: 17652632
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