Carbidopa
Carbidopa is an aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase inhibitor with an IC50 of 29±2 μM. It is primarily used in Parkinson's disease research to mitigate the peripheral side effects of levodopa, enhancing its central nervous system bioavailability in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
28860-95-9
Product Name Alternative
Lodosyn, pancreatic, aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase, Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor, ArylHydrocarbonReceptor, Carbidopa, (S) - (-) -Carbidopa, AhR, peripheral
Field of Research
Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥98% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (4.42 mM) ; DMSO:4.5 mg/mL (19.89 mM)
Smiles
[C@@] (CC1=CC (O) =C (O) C=C1) (C (O) =O) (NN) C
Molecular Formula
C10H14N2O4
Molecular Weight
226.23
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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