Bioactivity | Nω-Propyl-L-arginine (N-omega-Propyl-L-arginine) hydrochloride is a potent, competitive, and highly selective inhibitor of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), with a Ki of 57 nM. Nω-Propyl-L-arginine hydrochloride displays a 149-fold selectivity for nNOS over endothelial NOS (eNOS)[1][2]. |
In Vivo | Nω-Propyl-L-arginine (N-omega-Propyl-L-arginine) hydrochloride (20 mg/kg; i.p.) blocks both phencyclidine-induced disruption of prepulse inhibition and phencyclidine-induced stimulation of locomotor activity[2]. Animal Model: |
Name | Nω-Propyl-L-arginine hydrochloride |
CAS | 2321366-46-3 |
Formula | C9H21ClN4O2 |
Molar Mass | 252.74 |
Appearance | Oil |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Zhang HQ, et al. Potent and selective inhibition of neuronal nitric oxide synthase by N omega-propyl-L-arginine. J Med Chem. 1997 Nov 21;40(24):3869-70. [2]. Klamer D, et al. The neuronal selective nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, Nomega-propyl-L-arginine, blocks the effects of phencyclidine on prepulse inhibition and locomotor activity in mice. Eur J Pharmacol. 2004 Oct 25;503(1-3):103-7. |