Spermidine is a precursor of spermine. It binds to the polyamine modulatory site of the NMDA receptor and has shown to potentiate NMDA-induced currents in a concentration-dependent manner.
Product Specification
Alternative Name: | N-[3-Aminopropyl]-1,4-butanediamine . 3HCl |
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Formula: | C7H19N3 . 3HCl |
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MW: | 145.2 . 109.4 |
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CAS: | 334-50-9 |
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MI: | 14: 8742 |
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Purity: | ≥98% (TLC) |
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Appearance: | White to off-white powder. |
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Solubility: | Soluble in water (100mg/ml). |
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Shipping: | Ambient |
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Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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Handling: | Strong odor, keep tightly sealed. Keep under inert gas. |
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Product Literature References
Spermidine: a novel autophagy inducer and longevity elixir: F. Madeo, et al.; Autophagy
6, 160 (2010),
Abstract;
Interactions of polyamines with neuronal ion channels: R.H. Scott, et al.; TINS
16, 153 (1993), (Review),
Abstract;