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Almorexant

Cat. No.: IBDI-433662

Almorexant (ACT 078573) is an orally active, potent and competitive dual orexin receptor antagonist, with Kd values of 1.3 nM (OX1) and 0.17 nM (OX2), respectively. Almorexant reversibly blocks signaling of orexin-A and orexin-B peptides. Almorexant totally blocked the intracellular Ca 2+ signal pathway. Almorexant stimulates caspase-3 activity in AsPC-1 cells and induces apoptosis.

Size (Solution): 10 mM * 1 mL in DMSO

Size (Solid + Solvent): 10 mM * 1 mL ready for reconstitution

Size (Solid):

Product Details

Target Orexin Receptor (OX Receptor) | Calcium Channel | Caspase | Apoptosis
Molecular Weight 512.56
Appearance Solid
Synonyms ACT 078573
SMILES CNC([[email protected]@H](C1=CC=CC=C1)N2CCC3=CC(OC)=C(OC)C=C3[[email protected]@H]2CCC4=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C4)=O
Purity 99.71%

Storage & Handling

Shipping Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere.
Storage Powder: -20°C/3 years; 4°C/2 years
In solvent: -80°C/6 months; -20°C/1 month
Regulatory Status This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use.
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