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TrkB Agonist, 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

Synonym(s):

TrkB Agonist, 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone, 7,8-DHF

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H10O4
CAS Number:
38183-03-8
Molecular Weight:
254.24
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

Quality Level

100

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

yellow

solubility

DMSO: 100 mg/mL

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C15H10O4/c16-11-7-6-10-12(17)8-13(19-15(10)14(11)18)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-8,16,18H

InChI key

COCYGNDCWFKTMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cell permeable flavone based compound with neurotrophic and neuroprotective properties. Mimicks the action of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and acts as a TrkB receptor agonist. Due to its lipophilic nature, it can cross the blood-brain barrier. Binds to the extra cellular domain of TrkB with high affinity and promotes its dimerization and autophosphorylation. Potentiates TrkB, but not TrkA, signaling in mouse brain slices. Its neurotropic effects are abolished in the presence of K252a. Suppresses apoptosis in human and rodent neurons and in stably transfected TrkB murine cell line T48 (EC50 = 35 nM). Selectively reduces the basal GABAergic transmission due to its suppressive effect on presynaptic GABA release. However, it does not affect glutamatergic transmission.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
TrkB
Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Ren, Q., et al. 2013. Pharm. Biochem. Behav.106, 124.
Marongiu, D., et al. 2013. Eur. J. Pharmacol.709, 64.
Jang, S., et al. 2010. PNAS107, 2687.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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