{"product_id":"abcam-ab120511","title":"Abcam, ab120511, 1-Phenylbiguanide, 5-HT3 receptor agonist","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100mg \/ 1g\u003cbr\u003e\nMW 177.21 Da, Purity \u0026gt;99%. 5-HT3 receptor agonist (EC50 = 0.64 nM). Increases dopamine release. Achieve your results faster with highly validated, pure and trusted compounds.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCAS number:102-02-3,\u003cbr\u003e\nPurity:\u0026gt;99%,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:SolidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nMolecular weight:177.21 Da,\u003cbr\u003e\nMolecular formula:C8H11N5,\u003cbr\u003e\nPubChem:4780,\u003cbr\u003e\nNature:Synthetic,\u003cbr\u003e\nSolubility:Soluble in water to 100 mM,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiochemical name:1-Phenylbiguanide,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological description:5-HT3 receptor agonist (EC50 = 0.64 nM). Increases dopamine release.,\u003cbr\u003e\nCanonical smiles:C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=C(N)N=C(N)N,\u003cbr\u003e\nInChi:InChI=1S\/C8H11N5\/c9-7(10)13-8(11)12-6-4-2-1-3-5-6\/h1-5H,(H6,9,10,11,12,13),\u003cbr\u003e\nInChiKey:CUQCMXFWIMOWRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N,\u003cbr\u003e\nIUPAC Name:1-(diaminomethylidene)-2-phenylguanidine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Ambient, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Ambient, Storage information-The product can be stored for up to 12 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 5-HT3 receptor a serotonin receptor subtype mechanically functions as a ligand-gated ion channel. Alternate names for this receptor include 5HT3A 5HT3B HTR3C and 5HT3E. The receptor mainly consists of a pentameric structure made up of these five subunits which together allow the flow of cations across the cell membrane. The exact mass of the individual receptor subunits can vary but they roughly range between 50 and 60 kDa. The 5-HT3 receptors primarily express in the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system where they mediate fast excitatory synaptic transmission.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 5-HT3 receptor plays a critical role in neurotransmission and is part of a complex involved in mediating various physiological processes. It functions by binding to serotonin causing the receptor to open and allowing cation influx which depolarizes the neuron's membrane. Moreover the receptor is involved in processes like vomiting and anxiety regulation. As a member of a larger family of neurotransmitter receptors it influences how neurons communicate and ultimately impacts functions like mood and gut motility.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\n5-HT3 receptors integrate into the serotonin signaling pathway which is essential in regulating mood cognition and perception. They also play a role in the emetic response pathway involving other proteins like the cytochrome P450 enzymes such as cytochrome P450 2C8 2C9 2C12 and 2C19 which are involved in drug metabolism and detoxification processes. The interaction between these pathways highlights the receptor's importance in maintaining neurotransmitter balance and drug interactions inside the body.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 5-HT3 receptor has implications for conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Dysregulation of this receptor can lead to altered neurotransmission affecting both gastrointestinal and neurological health. In IBS abnormal receptor activity can cause disrupted gut motility while connection with cytochrome P450 enzymes influences susceptibility to CINV. The receptor's modulation provides therapeutic targets where 5-HT3 receptor antagonists and agonists like phenylbiguanide and other compounds serve as treatment options to alleviate symptoms associated with these disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847450906793,"sku":"ab120511","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab120511","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}