Description	(S)-(-)-Levamisole (Levamisole), an anthelmintic agent with immunomodulatory properties. (S)-(-)-Levamisole acts as a positive allosteric modulator (PAM) for the α3β2 (EC50=300 μM) and α3β4 (EC50=100 μM) subtype of nAChRs. Orally active[1][2].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Infection Signaling Pathways >> Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel >> nAChR Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> nAChR Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology
In Vivo	(S)-(-)-Levamisole (Levamisole) (50 μg/ml and 200 μg/ml; p.o.; 30 days) prevents weight gain in mice that were fed a high fat diet[2].
Storage	Powder-20°C3 years4°C2 yearsIn solvent-80°C6 months-20°C1 month
Shipping	Room temperature
References	[1]. Lewis JA, et al. Levamisole: A Positive Allosteric Modulator for the α3β4 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Prevents Weight Gain in the CD-1 Mice on a High Fat Diet. Curr Pharm Des. 2017;23(12):1869-1872. [2]. Mehta KP, et al. Immunoregulatory treatment for minimal change nephrotic syndrome. Arch Dis Child. 1986;61(2):153-158.

Name	levamisole
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(S)-(-)-Levamisole

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