Tetrodotoxin, Citrate Free
Our Citrate-Free Tetrodotoxin (TTX) reversibly blocks the sodium channels of neurons and has been a widely used tool for mechanistic studies of neurons, skeletal muscle, and cardiac muscle cells.
Product Specifications
Background
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is potent neurotoxin that reversibly binds and blocks sodium channels to disrupt the action potential and inhibit the firing of neurons. It is a widely used tool to study the mechanism of action of neurons, skeletal muscle cells, and cardiac muscle cells.
Synonyms
Neurotxin
Type
Dyes & Tracing Reagents
Applications
ICC, IHC, EM
Molecular Weight
319.28 Da
Shipping Conditions
Shipped at ambient temperature with desiccant
Storage Conditions
Store at 2°C to 8°C with desiccant.
Specificity
Reversibly binds and blocks voltage-gated sodium channels; Tetrodotoxin citrate-free can be dissolved in slightly acidic buffer.
Recommended Usage
For research use only. Not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Use of all products is subject to our terms and conditions, which can be viewed on our website.
Physical Properties
Solid
Conjugate
Unconjugated
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