A potent, selective intermediate-conductance KCa3.1 positive-gating modulator with EC50 of 111 nM; displays 123-fold selectivity over KCa2.3 (EC50=13.7 uM), and 200- to 400-fold selective over representative KV, NaV, as well as CaV1.2 channels; not only lowers blood pressure but also drastically reduces heart rate, presumably through cardiac and neuronal KCa2 activation in mice.
Disopyramide (Dicorantil) is a class IA antiarrhythmic drug with efficacy in ventricular and atrial arrhythmias. Disopyramide blocks the fast inward sodium current of cardiac muscle and prolongs the duration of cardiac action potentials. Disopyramide inhibits HERG encoded potassium channels. Disopyramide also exhibits complex protein binding, and has a potent negative inotropic action[1][2][3].
TRAM-39 is a selective blocker of intermediate conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (IKCa) channels. TRAM-39 inhibits KCa3.1 channel with an IC50 value of 60 nM. TRAM-39 can be used for the research of ataxia, epilepsy, memory disorders, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease[1][2][3][4].
VU0529331 is a modestly selective non-GIRK1-containing G protein-gated, inwardly-rectifying, potassium channel (non-GIRK1/X) activator, with EC50s of 5.1 µM and 5.2 µM for GIRK2 and GIRK1/2 in HEK293 cells, respectively, also effective on GIRK4 homomeric channel[1].
Chlorahololide C, a lindenane sesquiterpenoid dimer, is isolated from Chloranthus holostegius. Chlorahololide C is a potent and selective potassium channel blocker, with an IC50 of 3.6 μM[1].
TRAM-34 is a highly selective blocker of intermediate-conductance calcium-activated K+ channel (IKCa1) (Kd=20 nM).
Hydrochlorothiazide-13C6 is the 13C labeled Hydrochlorothiazide[1]. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), an orally active diuretic drug of the thiazide class, inhibits transforming TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Hydrochlorothiazide has direct vascular relaxant effects via opening of the calcium-activated potassium (KCA) channel. Hydrochlorothiazide improves cardiac function, reduces fibrosis and has antihypertensive effect[2][3][4].
Glisoxepide, a sulphonamide derivative, is an orally available nonselective K(ATP) channel blocker, with antihyperglycemic activity and cardiovascular regulation effect[1][2][3].
Ropivacaine mesylate is an aminoamide compound, effectively blocks neuropathic pain. Ropivacaine mesylate is an inhibitor of K2P (two-pore domain potassium channel) TREK-1 with an IC50 of 402.7 μM in COS-7 cell's membrane. Ropivacaine mesylate inhibits pressure-induces lung endothelial hyperpermeability in models of acute hypertension[1][2].
Domiphen bromide is a chemical antiseptic and a quaternary ammonium compound, used as a cationic surfactant.
Dronedarone hydrochloride is a non-iodinated amiodarone derivative that inhibits Na+, K+ and Ca2+ currents.
Quinidine is an antiarrhythmic agent. Quinidine is a potent, orally active, selective cytochrome P450db inhibitor. Quinidine is also a K+ channel blocker with an IC50 of 19.9 μM. Quinidine can be used for malaria research[1][2][3].
Minoxidil sulfate, a potent and ATP-sensitive K+ channel opener, is the sulfated metabolite of minoxidil. Minoxidil sulfate is considered as a vasodilator to promote hair growth in vivo[1][3].
Astemizole, a second-generation antihistamine drug to diminish allergic symptoms with a long duration of action, is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist, with an IC50 of 4 nM. Astemizole also shows potent hERG K+ channel blocking activity with an IC50 of 0.9 nM. Astemizole has anticholinergic and antipruritic effects[1][2].
P-CAB agent 2 is a potent and orally active potassium-competitive acid blocker and a gastric acid secretion inhibitor. P-CAB agent 2 inhibits H+/K+-ATPase activity with an IC50 value of <100 nM. P-CAB agent 2 inhibits the hERG potassium channel with an IC50 value of 18.69 M. P-CAB agent 2 shows no acute toxicity and inhibits histamine (HY-B1204)-induced gastric acid secretion[1].
1) Natural acacetin was a 4.0-fold and 5.5-fold more potent inhibitor of BACE-1 than oleanolic acid and maslinic acid, respectively.[1]2) Acacetin significantly suppressed the photoreceptor collapse. [1]3) Acacetin significantly reduces the Aβ levels by interfering with human APP proteolytic processing and BACE-1 expression. [1]4) Acacetin inhibited the generation of the APP-CTF by affecting APP cleavage. [1]5) Acacetin prolongs lifespan of significantly in the dose dependent manner. Acacetin(25 uM) had the greatest effect on longevity, extending mean lifespan significantly by 27.31% at 25 uM concentration
Succinic acid sodium is a potent and orally active anxiolytic agent. Succinic acid sodium shows inhibitory effects on colonic epithelial cell proliferation in vivo. Succinic acid sodium can down-regulate the expression of KCNMB1 (potassium channel subunit β1) and TET1 (ten‑eleven translocation 1). Succinic acid sodium can be used for gestational hypertension research[1][2][3].
Flupirtine Maleate(D 9998) is a selective neuronal potassium channel opener that also has NMDA receptor antagonist properties.IC50 Value: Target: Potassium channel; NMDA receptorin vitro: High concentrations of flupirtine antagonized inward currents to NMDA(200 microM) at -70 mV with an lC50 against steady-state responses of 182.1+/-12.1 microM. The effects of flupirtine were voltage-independent and not associated with receptor desensitization making actions within the NMDA receptor channel or at the glycine modulatory site unlikely. NMDA receptor antagonism probably has little relevance for the clinical efficacy of flupirtine as the concentrations needed were far higher than those achieved in clinical practice. However, the activation of a G-protein-regulated inwardly rectifying K+ channel was identified as an interesting molecular target site of flupirtine. In the next stage, the central nervous spectrum of action of experimental K+ channel openers (PCO) was considered. As far as they have been studied, experimental K+ channel openers display a spectrum of action comparable to that of flupirtine [1]. Therapeutic flupirtine concentrations (≤10 μM) did not affect voltage-gated Na(+) or Ca(2+) channels, inward rectifier K(+) channels, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, glycine or ionotropic glutamate receptors. Flupirtine shifted the gating of K(V)7 K(+) channels to more negative potentials and the gating of GABA(A) receptors to lower GABA concentrations [2]. Cell exposure to flupirtine decreased the amplitude of delayed rectifier K(+) current (I(K(DR))) with a concomitant raise in current inactivation in NSC-34 neuronal cells [4].in vivo: Rats were trained to discriminate the novel analgesic flupirtine (10.0 mg/kg i.p., 10 min) from no drug under a two-choice fixed-ratio 5 shock-termination schedule. Flupirtine yielded a dose-response curve with an ED50 of 3.87 mg/kg. The opioid analgesics pentazocine, codeine and tramadol failed to produce flupirtine appropriate responding. The opioid antagonist naltrexone did not antagonize the discriminative effects of flupirtine [3]. Both morphine (ED50=0.74 mg/kg) and flupirtine (ED50=3.32 mg/kg) caused dose-related anti-hyperalgesia at doses that did not cause sedation [5]. Toxicity: Based on study-end data, hepatotoxicity was detected in 31% of patients receiving flupirtine for ≥ 6 weeks [6].
3-Chlorodiphenylamine is a high affinity Ca2+ sensitizer of cardiac muscle. 3-Chlorodiphenylamine is based on diphenylamine and binds to the isolated N-domain of cardiac troponin C (cTnC) (Kd=6 µM). 3-Chlorodiphenylamine is an excellent starting scaffold for the development of more potent Ca2+-sensitizing compounds due to its small size, and can be used for systolic heart failure research[1].
Ethyl tosylcarbamate is an intermediate in the synthesis of Gliclazide (G409877)[1][2]. Gliclazide is a whole-cell beta-cell ATP-sensitive potassium currents blocker with an IC50 of 184 nM[3].
Dofetilide D4 (UK 68789 D4) is a deuterium labeled Dofetilide. Dofetilide is a class III antiarrhythmic agent.
KCNQ1 activator-1 (compound 3) is a potent activator of KCNQ1 channel. KCNQ1 activator-1 has the potential for the research of long QT syndrome (LQTS)[1].
Quinidine hydrochloride monohydrate is a clinical anti-arrythmic drug which is also a potent blocker of K+ channel with an IC50 of 19.9 μM.
Tannic acid is a novel hERG channel blocker with IC50 of 3.4 μM.
Sematilide hydrochloride (CK-1752 hydrochloride) is a selective IKr channel blocker. Sematilide causes a concentration-dependent inhibition of the delayed rectifier K+ current (IC50=25 μM). Sematilide is a class III antiarrhythmic agent[1].
(Rac)-AZD3839 is an orally active beta-amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme (BACE1) inhibitor that is blood-brain barrier-permeable. (Rac)-AZD3839 has an affinity for the human ether-a-go-go related gene (hERG) ion channel. (Rac)-AZD3839 can be used in the research of Alzheimer's disease[1].
Isopimaric acid is a potent opener of large conductance calcium activated K+ (BK) channels.
Bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate is a NMDA receptor inhibitor. Bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate can block sodium, L-calcium, and potassium channels. Bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate potently blocks SCN5A channels with the IC50 of 69.5 μM. Bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate can be used for the research of chronic pain[1][2][3].
Antihistamine-1 is a H1-antihistamine (Ki=6.9 nM) with acceptable blood-brain barrier penetration and also an inhibitor of CYP2D6 and hERG channel with IC50s of 5.4 and 0.8 μM, respectively.
Dendrotoxin K is a Kv1.1 channel blocker. Dendrotoxin K determines glutamate release in CA3 neurons in a time-dependent manner through the control of the presynaptic spike waveform[1].