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Description: RuBi-caged serotonin
Chemical Name: (bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-N,N')trimethylphosphine)-5-hydroxytryptamine ruthenium(2+) dihexafluorophosphate complex
Biological Activity for RuBi-5-HT
RuBi-caged version of serotonin (Cat. No. 3547). Excited by visible wavelengths (450 nm). Has no effect on firing of pyramidal neurons in mice; uncaging with blue light alters firing rate of COM and CPn neurons, which is blocked by MDL 100907 (Cat. No. 4173).
Licensing Information
Sold under licence from Columbia University
Technical Data for RuBi-5-HT
| M. Wt | 955.66 |
| Formula | C33H37F12N6OP3Ru |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| PubChem ID | 91826073 |
| InChI Key | CNCGWUINLFSMHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | [Ru++].CP(C)C.F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.C1=CN=C(C=C1)C1=CC=CC=N1.C1=CC=C(N=C1)C1=CC=CC=N1.NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(O)C=C2 |
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 for RuBi-5-HT
Please refer to these solubility guidelines for RuBi-5-HT (Cat. No. 3856).
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References for RuBi-5-HT
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Zayat et al (2006) Ruthenium(II) bipyridyl complexes as photolabile caging groups for amines. Inorg. Chem. 45 1728 PMID: 16471986
Cabrera et al (2017) A visible-light-sensitive caged serotonin. ACS Chem.Neurosci. 8 1036 PMID: 28460173
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1 Citation for RuBi-5-HT
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for RuBi-5-HT include:
Baj et al (2012) Physical exercise and antidepressants enhance BDNF targeting in hippocampal CA3 dendrites: further evidence of a spatial code for BDNF splice variants. Neuropsychopharmacology 37 1600 PMID: 22318196
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5-HT Receptors Scientific Review
Written by Nicholas M. Barnes and John F. Neumaier, this review summarizes the various serotonin receptor subtypes and their importance in mediating the role of serotonin in numerous physiological and pharmacological processes. Compounds available from Tocris are listed.
Depression Poster
Major depressive disorder is characterized by depressed mood and a loss of interest and/or pleasure. Updated in 2015 this poster highlights presynaptic and postsynaptic targets for the potential treatment of major depressive disorder, as well as outlining the pharmacology of currently approved antidepressant drugs.