Tetramisole

Description

Tetramisole is an orally active, selective inward rectifier potassium channel agonist with an EC50 of approximately 30 ?M for the Kir2.1 subunit. Tetramisole is also an anti-nematode agent that blocks neuromuscular transmission by non-competitive depolarization. Tetramisole promotes the forward transport of Kir2.1 channels, hyperpolarizes the resting potential RP , shortens the action potential duration APD , inhibits intracellular calcium overload and the PKA signaling pathway, and exerts anti-arrhythmic and anti-myocardial remodeling activities. Tetramisole can be used in cardiac electrophysiology research and research related to myocardial ischemia and heart failure.