Bioactivity | (R)-Verapamil hydrochloride ((R)-(+)-Verapamil hydrochloride) is a P-Glycoprotein inhibitor. (R)-Verapamil hydrochloride blocks MRP1 mediated transport, resulting in chemosensitization of MRP1-overexpressing cells to anticancer drugs[1][2]. |
Name | (R)-Verapamil hydrochloride |
CAS | 38176-02-2 |
Formula | C27H39ClN2O4 |
Molar Mass | 491.06 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
Reference | [1]. Plumb JA, et al. The activity of verapamil as a resistance modifier in vitro in drug resistant human tumour cell lines is not stereospecific. Biochem Pharmacol. 1990 Feb 15;39(4):787-92. [2]. Perrotton T, et al. (R)- and (S)-verapamil differentially modulate the multidrug-resistant protein MRP1. J Biol Chem. 2007 Oct 26;282(43):31542-8. Epub 2007 Jul 22. |