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L-NMMA product vial image | Hello Bio
L-NMMA product vial image | Hello Bio
Biological Data
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Biological description
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Competitive and selective nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor (IC50 values are 6.6, 4.9 and 3.5 μM for iNOS, nNOS and eNOS respectively). Also inhibits cyclic GMP (IC50 = 2.9 μM). Displays hypertensive properties. |
Solubility & Handling
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Storage instructions
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Room temperature |
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Solubility overview
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Soluble in water (50 mM) |
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Important
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This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use. |
Chemical Data
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Chemical name
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N(omega)-Monomethyl-L-Arginine Acetate |
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Chemical structure
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![L-NMMA [53308-83-1] Chemical Structure](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR4nGP6zwAAAgcBApocMXEAAAAASUVORK5CYII= "L-NMMA [53308-83-1]")
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Molecular Formula
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C7H16N4O2.CH3CO2H |
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PubChem identifier
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135242 |
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SMILES
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CC(=O)O.CN=C(N)NCCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
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InChi
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InChI=1S/C7H16N4O2.C2H4O2/c1-10-7(9)11-4-2-3-5(8)6(12)13;1-2(3)4/h5H,2-4,8H2,1H3,(H,12,13)(H3,9,10,11);1H3,(H,3,4)/t5-;/m0./s1 |
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InChiKey
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IKPNWIGTWUZCKM-JEDNCBNOSA-N |
References for L-NMMA
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
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Evidence for the pathophysiological role of endogenous methylarginines in regulation of endothelial NO production and vascular function.
Cardounel AJ et al (2007)
J Biol Chem 282(2) : 879-87.
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Nitric oxide synthases: structure, function and inhibition.
Alderton WK et al (2001)
Biochem J 357(Pt 3) : 593-615.
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L-NMMA (a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor) is effective in the treatment of cardiogenic shock.
Cotter G et al (2000)
Circulation 101(12) : 1358-61.
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Characterization of three inhibitors of endothelial nitric oxide synthase in vitro and in vivo.
Rees DD et al (1990)
Br J Pharmacol 101(3) : 746-52.
Publications
These publications cite the use of L-NMMA purchased from Hello Bio:
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Soluble guanylate cyclase signalling mediates etoposide resistance in progressing small cell lung cancer
Schenk MW et al (2021)
Nat Commun 12(1) : 6652
Competitive, selective NOS inhibitor
![L-NMMA [53308-83-1] Chemical Structure](https://m2stage-v2.hellobio.com/media/catalog/product//h/b/hb1353.png "L-NMMA [53308-83-1]")
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