Mesaconitine 

Mesaconitine is the main active component of genus aconitum plants. IC50 value: Target: in vitro: In HUVECs, 30 microM mesaconitine increased the [Ca(2+)](i) level in the presence of extracellular CaCl(2) and NaCl, and the response was inhibited by KBR7943. Mesaconitine increased intracellular Na(+) concentration level in HUVECs. The [Ca(2+)](i) response by mesaconitine was inhibited by 100 microM D-tubocurarine [1]. Mesaconitine at 30 microM inhibited 3 microM phenylephrine-induced contraction in the endothelium-intact, but not endothelium-denuded, aortic rings [2]. MA promoted the alpha-MT-induced decrease in NE levels in hippocampus, medulla oblongata plus pons and spinal cord [3].

631.71

C₃₃H₄₅NO₁₁

2752-64-9

Solid

White to off-white

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

• [1]. Ogura J, et al. Mesaconitine-induced relaxation in rat aorta: role of Na+/Ca2+ exchangers in endothelial cells. Eur J Pharmacol. 2004 Jan 12;483(2-3):139-46.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Mitamura M, et al. Mesaconitine-induced relaxation in rat aorta: involvement of Ca2+ influx and nitric-oxide synthase in the endothelium. Eur J Pharmacol. 2002 Feb 2;436(3):217-25.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Murayama M, et al. Mechanism of analgesic action of mesaconitine. I. Relationship between analgesic effect and central monoamines or opiate receptors. Eur J Pharmacol. 1984 May 18;101(1-2):29-36.  [Content Brief]