Description
General description
Synthetic type II pyrethroid insecticide. Potent inhibitor of calcineurin (protein phosphatase 2B, IC₅₀ = 100 pM). May also have varied effects on ion channels. Causes an increase in neurotransmitter release at synapses and also increases intrasynaptosomal Ca²⁺ levels.
Synthetic type II pyrethroid. Potent inhibitor of calcineurin (protein phosphatase 2B; IC₅₀ = 100 pM). May also have varied effects on ion channels. Causes an increase in neurotransmitter release at synapses, and increases intrasynaptosomal Ca²⁺ levels.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
protein phosphatase 2B
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC₅₀: 100 pM against calcineurin (protein phosphatase 2B)
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid acid or alkali conditions.
Other Notes
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Enan, E., and Matsumura, F. 1992. Biochem. Pharmacol.43, 1777.
Narahasi, T. 1992. Trends Pharmacol. Sci.13, 236.
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CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Toxicity: Highly Toxic (H)