(-)-Bicuculline methochloride
Chemical Name: [R-(R*,S*)]-5-(6,8-Dihydro-8-oxofuro[3,4-e]-1,3-benzodioxol-6-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquinolinium chloride
Purity: ≥99%
Biological Activity
(-)-Bicuculline methochloride is a methochloride salt of (+)-bicuculline. Water soluble and more stable than bicuculline. Non-GABA receptor-mediated actions reported.Methoiodide Salt and Methobromide Salt also available.
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Background References
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Potentiation of Synaptic GluN2B NMDAR Currents by Fyn Kinase Is Gated through BDNF-Mediated Disinhibition in Spinal Pain Processing
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High-throughput genotoxicity assay identifies antioxidants as inducers of DNA damage response and cell death.
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Recent advances in the pharmacology of quaternary salts of bicuculline.
Seutin and Johnson
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Quantitative evaluation of the potencies of GABA-receptor agonists and antagonists using the rat hippocampal slice preparation.
Kemp et al.
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Evidence for a non-GABAergic action of quaternary salts of bicuculline on DArgic neurones.
Seutin et al.
Neuropharmacology, 1997;36:1653
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Citations for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride
The citations listed below are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for (-)-Bicuculline methochloride include:
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Chronic postnatal chemogenetic activation of forebrain excitatory neurons evokes persistent changes in mood behavior
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ELife 2020;9
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Myosin VI Drives Clathrin-Mediated AMPA Receptor Endocytosis to Facilitate Cerebellar Long-Term Depression.
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Alternative 3' UTRs Modify the Localization, Regulatory Potential, Stability, and Plasticity of mRNAs in Neuronal Compartments.
Authors: Tushev Et al.
Neuron 2018;98:495
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CAST/ELKS Proteins Control Voltage-Gated Ca2+ Channel Density and Synaptic Release Probability at a Mammalian Central Synapse.
Authors: Dong Et al.
Cell Rep 2018;24:284
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Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Vesicle Priming by Munc13 and Munc18.
Authors: Lai Et al.
Neuron 2017;95:591
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Formation and Maintenance of Functional Spines in the Absence of Presynaptic Glutamate Release.
Authors: Sigler Et al.
Neuron 2017;94:304
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Basal adenosine modulates the functional properties of AMPA receptors in mouse hippocampal neurons through the activation of A1R A2AR and A3R.
Authors: Angelantonio Et al.
Front Cell Neurosci 2015;9:409
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Reduction in focal ictal activity following transplantation of MGE interneurons requires expression of the GABAA receptor α4 subunit.
Authors: Jaiswal Et al.
Front Cell Neurosci 2015;9:127
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Protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type R is required for Purkinje cell responsiveness in cerebellar long-term depression.
Authors: Erkens Et al.
Mol Brain 2015;8:1
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High salt intake increases blood pressure via BDNF-mediated downregulation of KCC2 and impaired baroreflex inhibition of vasopressin neurons.
Authors: Choe Et al.
Neuron 2015;85:549
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Absence of plateau potentials in dLGN cells leads to a breakdown in retinogeniculate refinement.
Authors: Dilger Et al.
J Neurosci 2015;35:3652
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Activation of group I metabotropic glutamate receptors potentiates heteromeric kainate receptors.
Authors: Rojas Et al.
Mol Pharmacol 2013;83:106
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T-type channel blockade impairs long-term potentiation at the parallel fiber-Purkinje cell synapse and cerebellar learning.
Authors: Ly Et al.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2013;110:20302
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Lack of kinase regulation of canonical transient receptor potential 3 (TRPC3) channel-dependent currents in cerebellar Purkinje cells.
Authors: Nelson and Glitsch
J Biol Chem 2012;287:6326
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Requirements for synaptically evoked plateau potentials in relay cells of the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus of the mouse.
Authors: Dilger Et al.
J Physiol 2011;589:919
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Lateral superior olive function in congenital deafness.
Authors: Couchman Et al.
Hear Res 2011;277:163
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Activation of native TRPC3 cation channels by phospholipase D.
Authors: Glitsch
FASEB J 2010;24:318
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Metaplasticity of amygdalar responses to the stress hormone corticosterone.
Authors: Karst Et al.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2010;107:14449
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Neuregulin-1 enhances depolarization-induced GABA release.
Authors: Woo Et al.
Neuron 2007;54:599
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Calcium release from presynaptic internal stores is required for ethanol to increase spontaneous γ-aminobutyric acid release onto cerebellum Purkinje neurons.
Authors: Kelm Et al.
J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2007;323:356
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ERK activation causes epilepsy by stimulating NMDA receptor activity.
Authors: Nateri Et al.
EMBO J 2007;26:4891
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Spontaneous synaptic activity is primarily GABAergic in vestibular nucleus neurons of the chick embryo.
Authors: Shao Et al.
J Neurophysiol 2003;90:1182
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A hippocampal interneuron associated with the mossy fiber system.
Authors: Vida and Frotscher
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2000;97:1275
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Bath application of Bicuculline methochloride increased overall excitation of neurons in slice.