α-Synuclein Blocker, ELN484228

Cell permeable: yes

Primary Target
monomeric α-synuclein

Reversible: yes

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

A cell-permeable phenylsulfonamide compound that reversibly binds to pocket I of the monomeric α-synuclein (α-syn) and reverses α-syn-induced impairment of phagocytosis in H4 neuroglioma cells over-expressing wild-type α-syn and microglia isolated from α-syn BAC transgenic animals over-expressing the E46K mutant form of human α-syn (~1-10 µM). Reduces α-syn-mediated impairment of vesicular dynamics and diminishes α-syn translocation to the synaptic region in rat primary neuronal cultures by 50% (at ~ 1 µM) and in cortical cultures in transgenic mice over-expressing human α-syn. Also shown to protect dopaminergic neurons against the toxic effects of over-expressed α-syn A53T and reduces neurite retraction in TH- and MAP2-positive neurons.

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

Toth, G., et al. 2014. PLoS ONE9, e87133.

Packaged under inert gas

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

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