Bioactivity | Procyclidine (Tricyclamol, (±)-Procyclidine) hydrochloride , an anticholinergic agent, is a muscarinic receptor antagonist that also has the properties of an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist. Procyclidine hydrochloride can be used in studies of Parkinson's disease and related psychiatric disorders such as Soman-induced epilepsy[1][2]. |
Target | NMDA Receptor |
In Vivo | Procyclidine (subcutaneous injection, 0.3-6.0 mg/kg) hydrochloride in combination with physostigmine (PhS) increases protection in a dose-dependent manner in rats and guinea pigs infected with soman and can prevent seizures altogether[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | Procyclidine hydrochloride |
CAS | 1508-76-5 |
Formula | C19H30ClNO |
Molar Mass | 323.90 |
Appearance | Solid |
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]. Yun-Bae Kim, et al. Effects of combinational prophylactics composed of physostigmine and procyclidine on soman-induced lethality, seizures and brain injuries. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2002 Jan;11(1):15-21. [2]. Ulrich Ettinger, et al. Effects of procyclidine on eye movements in schizophrenia. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2003 Dec;28(12):2199-208. |