Connexin-43 (Cx43) is a cardiac connexin involved with gap junction formation, the gap junctions facilitate the exchange of ions and metabolites between cytoplasm and extracellular milieu. Gap19, as selective connexin 43 (Cx43) hemichannel blocker, has cardioprotective properties.
CAT# | R0895 |
CAS | 1507930-57-5 |
Synonyms/Alias | KQIEIKKFK |
M.F/Formula | C55H96N14O13 |
M.W/Mr. | 1161.45 |
Sequence | KQIEIKKFK |
Labeling Target | Connexin 43 (cx43) |
Application | Selective connexin 43 (Cx43) hemichannel blocker; has no effect on gap junction coupling or Panx-1 channels. Reduces mitochondrial potassium influx in cardiomyocytes and attenuates glutamate-triggered ATP release in primary astrocytes. Modestly reduces infarct size in a mouse ischemia model. |
Purity | >98% |
Activity | Blocker |
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