Sigma-Aldrich Tetrabenazine, Tbz - Cas 5

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

Quality Level

100

Form

powder

Manufacturer/Tradename

Calbiochem^®

Storage Condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

Color

off-white

Solubility

DMSO: 25 mg/mL

Storage Temp.

2-8°C

Inchi

1S/C19H27NO3/c1-12(2)7-14-11-20-6-5-13-8-18(22-3)19(23-4)9-15(13)16(20)10-17(14)21/h8-9,12,14,16H,5-7,10-11H2,1-4H3

Inchi Key

MKJIEFSOBYUXJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General Description

A cell permeable benzoquinolizine based compound that acts as a monoamine-depleting agent by blocking the activity vesicular monoamine transporter 2. Promotes late-stage differentiation of Pdx1-positive pancreatic progenitor cells into Neurog3 (Ngn3)-positive endocrine precursors without increasing their proliferation. Increases the number of insulin expressing cells in a dose dependent manner (EC₅₀= 220 nM) and this effect is significantly enhanced when cells are simultaneously treated with dibutyryl cAMP. Embryonic stem cells treated with TBZ and/or dibutyryl cAMP and then grafted into kidney capsule of AKITA mice reduce hyperglycemia, improve fasting blood glucose levels, and show an increase in plasma C-peptide levels.A cell permeable benzoquinolizine based compound that acts as a monoamine-depleting agent by blocking the activity vesicular monoamine transporter 2. Promotes late-stage differentiation of Pdx1-positive pancreatic progenitor cells into Neurog3 (Ngn3)-positive endocrine precursors without increasing their proliferation. Increases the number of insulin expressing cells in a dose dependent manner (EC₅₀= 220 nM) and this effect is significantly enhanced when cells are simultaneously treated with dibutyryl cAMP. Embryonic stem cells treated with TBZ and/or dibutyryl cAMP and then grafted into kidney capsule of AKITA mice reduce hyperglycemia, improve fasting blood glucose levels, and show an increase in plasma C-peptide levels.

Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content.

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Primary Target
VMAT2Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

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

Other Notes

Sakano, D., et Al. 2014.Nat. Chem. Bio. 10,141.

Jankovic, J., et Al. 1997.Neurobiology 48,1358.
Gertrude, P.Q., et Al. 1959.J. Pharm. Exp. Ther. 127,103.CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, GermanyGHS07H302P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501