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A potent allosteric antagonist of vertebrate GABAA receptors. Blocks GABAA-induced chloride currents in cultured neurons (IC50 = 740 nM). Shown to increase blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats and cause convulsion in experimental animals. Also, increases the amplitude of spontaneous colonic contractions.
Catalogue Number
505875
Brand Family
Calbiochem®
Synonyms
GABAA Receptor Antagonist, Bicuculline
References
References
Ueno, S., et al. 1997. J. Neurosci.17, 625. Uchida, I., et al. 1996. Eur. J. Pharmacol.307, 89. Minocha, A., and Galligan, J.J. 1993. Eur. J. Pharmacol.230, 187. Robert K.A., et al. 1993. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol.21, 156.
Toxic by inhalation. Toxic in contact with skin. Very toxic if swallowed. May cause heritable genetic damage.
S Phrase
S: 22-28.1-36/37/39
Do not breathe dust. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
Ship Code
Shipped at Ambient Temperature or with Blue Ice or with Dry Ice
Toxicity
Toxic
Hazardous Materials Attention:
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Storage
-20°C
Protect from Light
Protect from light
Do not freeze
Ok to freeze
Special Instructions
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Ueno, S., et al. 1997. J. Neurosci.17, 625. Uchida, I., et al. 1996. Eur. J. Pharmacol.307, 89. Minocha, A., and Galligan, J.J. 1993. Eur. J. Pharmacol.230, 187. Robert K.A., et al. 1993. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol.21, 156.
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Revision
20-September-2013 JSW
Synonyms
GABAA Receptor Antagonist, Bicuculline
Description
A potent allosteric antagonist of vertebrate GABAA receptors. Blocks GABAA-induced chloride currents in cultured neurons (IC50 = 740 nM). Shown to increase blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats and cause convulsion in experimental animals. Also, increases the amplitude of spontaneous colonic contractions.
Form
Pale yellow solid
CAS number
485-49-4
Chemical formula
C₂₀H₁₇NO₆
Structure formula
Purity
≥99% by HPLC
Solubility
DMSO
Storage
Protect from light
-20°C
Do Not Freeze
Ok to freeze
Special Instructions
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Toxicity
Toxic
References
Ueno, S., et al. 1997. J. Neurosci.17, 625. Uchida, I., et al. 1996. Eur. J. Pharmacol.307, 89. Minocha, A., and Galligan, J.J. 1993. Eur. J. Pharmacol.230, 187. Robert K.A., et al. 1993. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol.21, 156.
