Bioactivity | W-84 (dibromide) is a potent allosteric modulator of M2-cholinoceptors, which retards [3H]N-methylscopolamine dissociation. W-84 dibromide can stabilize cholinergic antagonist-receptor complexes. W-84 (dibromide) is a non-competitive muscarinic acetylcholine receptors antagonist with allosteric effects. W-84 (dibromide) protects over additively against an organophosphate-intoxication when applied in combination with atropine[1][2][3]. |
Target | muscarinic acetylcholine receptors |
Invitro | The stabilizing effect of W-84 (dibromide) on antagonist-receptor complexes may explain the overadditive protective action exerted by the combination of atropine and W-84 (dibromide) against organophosphate intoxication[1]. W-84 (dibromide) not only inhibits radioligand association but also strongly stabilizes antagonist-receptor complexes[2]. |
Name | W-84 dibromide |
CAS | 21093-51-6 |
Formula | C32H44Br2N4O4 |
Molar Mass | 708.52 |
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]. Jepsen K, et al. Allosteric stabilization of 3H-N-methylscopolamine binding in guinea-pig myocardium by an antidote against organophosphate intoxication. Pharmacol Toxicol. 1988;63(3):163-168. [2]. Mohr K, et al. Equipotent allosteric effect of W84 on [3H]NMS-binding to cardiac muscarinic receptors from guinea-pig, rat, and pig. Pharmacol Toxicol. 1992;70(3):198-200. [3]. Grossmüller M, et al. Allosteric site in M2 acetylcholine receptors: evidence for a major conformational change upon binding of an orthosteric agonist instead of an antagonist. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2006;372(4):267-276. |