(+) -Kavain (Standard)
(+) -Kavain (Standard) is the analytical standard of (+) -Kavain. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (+) -Kavain, a main kavalactone extracted from Piper methysticum, has anticonvulsive properties, attenuating vascular smooth muscle contraction through interactions with voltage-dependent Na+ and Ca2+ channels[1]. (+) -Kavain is shown to bind at the α4β2δ GABAA receptor and potentiate GABA efficacy[2]. (+) -Kavain is used as a treatment for inflammatory diseases, its anti-inflammatory action has been widely studied[4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
500-64-1
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Calcium Channel; GABA Receptor; Reference Standards; Sodium Channel
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Neuronal Signaling; Others
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/plus-kavain-standard.html
Smiles
O=C1C=C(OC)C[C@H](/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2)O1
Molecular Formula
C14H14O3
Molecular Weight
230.26
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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