Solubility: May be dissolved in DMSO (25 mg/ml): or water (25 mg/ml)
Appearance: Off-white powder
PubChem CID: 14209557
Scientific Background: Linopirdine increases acetylcholine release and improves performance in animal models of learning and memory via blockade of Kv7 (KCNQ) voltage-gated potassium channels (1-3). Linopirdine is a state-dependent blocker favoring activated single subunits of the channel (4).
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Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.