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Coelenterazine H is a synthetic derivative of coelenterazine (a light-emitting biomolecule).Coelenterazine h (CLZN-h) is more sensitive to Ca 2+ than is the native complex, thus providing a valuable tool for measuring small changes in Ca 2+ concentrations.

Nimodipine (BAY-e 9736), a 1, 4-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, acts primarily on vascular smooth muscle cells.

Bicuculline ((+)-Bicuculline) is a light-sensitive competitive antagonist of GABAA receptors, originally identified in 1932 from plant alkaloid extracts, and isolated from Dicentra cucullaria, Adlumia fungosa, Fumariaceae, and various Corydalis species.

QAQ dichloride is a photoswitchable compound that blocks voltage-gated Na v and K v channels. Its channel-blocking activity is observed in the trans form of the azobenzene photoswitch, while the cis form does not exhibit this effect. This compound is membrane-impermeant and selectively enters pain-sensing neurons expressing endogenous import channels. QAQ dichloride functions as a light-sensitive analgesic and provides a valuable tool for investigating signaling mechanisms involved in acute and chronic pain [1] [2].

OptoBI-1 is a light-sensitive molecule that is photochromic TRPC3 agonist. OptoBI-1 asts as a photopharmacological tool to control of neuronal firing [1].

DMNB-caged-Serine is a photocaged amino acid, with DMNB as a blue light-sensitive caging group. It can be incorporated into proteins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae in response to the amber nonsense codon (TAG), facilitating control over the chemical composition of mammalian proteins.

Ageladine A dihydrochloride, derived from the marine sponge Agelas nakamurai, serves as a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor with anti-angiogenic properties. It inhibits MMP-2, MMP-1, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-12, and MMP-13, with IC50 values of 4.65 μM, 2.79 μM, 907.12 nM, 1.83 μM, 767.57 nM, and 1.09 μM, respectively. As a pH-sensitive membrane-permeable dye, it emits fluorescence in the blue-green range when excited by ultraviolet light, with a maximum absorption peak at 370 nm. Additionally, Ageladine A dihydrochloride is used as a reliable and stable fluorescent pH sensor to detect intracellular pH changes.

Rhodopsin peptide is a peptide with the sequence H2N-Val-Ser-Lys-Thr-Glu-Thr-Ser-Gln-Val-Ala-Pro-Ala-OH, MW= 1217.33. Rhodopsin is a biological pigment in photoreceptor cells of the retina that is responsible for the first events in the perception of ligh

Bathocuproine disulfonate disodium (BCS) is an organic compound utilized as a highly sensitive colorimetric reagent for copper ions in biochemical and analytical applications. Its bright yellow color and specific light absorption make it effective for detecting and quantifying trace amounts of copper. In biochemistry, BCS is commonly employed to study the role of copper ions in various biological processes. Copper, being an essential nutrient for many organisms, can be toxic at high concentrations, thus precise measurement is crucial to understanding its impact on living systems. Analytically, BCS is often used for environmental monitoring and assessing copper pollution in water quality testing. It can detect copper even at very low concentrations, making it a valuable tool for identifying potential contamination sources and evaluating the impact of industrial activities on aquatic ecosystems.