Description

Praziquantel is an anti-helminthic that causes contractions and paralysis in non-resistant organisms. Research suggests praziquantel works mostly by increasing cell permeability.

Mechanism

Praziquantel increases the permeability of the tegmentum to Ca²⁺ inducing paralytic muscle contraction and death. Recent studies have indicated that praziquantel binds to a variant of the β- subunit of the voltage gated Ca²⁺ channel and to actin, which is a component of some Ca²⁺ channels.

• Mammalian Biology Applications

  Praziquantel is a potent anthelmintic against parasitic flatworms (flukes and tapeworms).

Form

Powder

Purity Level

98.5-101-0%

Related Documents

• MSDS
• Product Data Sheet