n-type calcium

Ziconotide Acetate (107452-89-1 free base) (Prialt) is an analgesic agent and has been used to treat neuropathic and non-neuropathic pain. Ziconotide Acetate (107452-89-1 free base) acts by binding to N-type calcium channels situated on the terminal part of primary afferent neurons of the nociceptive pathway therefore reducing synaptic transmission with potent antinociceptive effects.

Huwentoxin XVI TFA, a potent analgesic derived from the Chinese tarantula Ornithoctonus huwena, acts as a highly reversible and selective antagonist of mammalian N-type calcium channels (IC 50 of ~60 nM), with no impact on voltage-gated T-type calcium channels, potassium channels, or sodium channels [1].

ω-Agatoxin IVA TFA is a potent selective inhibitor of P Q type Ca2+ (Cav2.1) channels, with IC50 values of 2 nM for P-type and 90 nM for Q-type channels. It effectively inhibits glutamate exocytosis and calcium influx induced by high potassium, with IC50 values ranging from 30 to 225 nM. Additionally, it blocks high potassium-induced serotonin and norepinephrine release, without impacting L-type or N-type calcium channels [1][2].

ω-Conotoxin SO3 is an analgesic peptide that functions as an antagonist to N-type voltage-sensitive calcium channels, and can be isolated from the venom of Conus striatus [1] [2].

α-Conotoxin PeIA is an analgesic that inhibits nAChRs α6β4, α9α10, and α3β2, and potently inhibits the N-type calcium channel through GABAB receptor activation [1] [2] [3].

Huwentoxin I (HWTX-I) is a peptide toxin that inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels and N-type calcium channels. It effectively blocks sodium channels in rat hippocampus and cockroach dorsal unpaired median (DUM) neurons, with IC50 values of 66.1 nM and 4.80 nM, respectively [1].

ω-Conotoxin CVIB is an antagonist of non-selective N- and P Q-type voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs). It inhibits depolarization-activated whole-cell VGCC currents in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons, exhibiting a pIC50 of 7.64 [1].

ω-Conotoxin CnVIIA, a 27-amino-acid neuropeptide toxin, serves as an N-type calcium current blocker [1].

Tat-CBD3 is a chemical compound inhibiting the interaction between the N-type voltage-gated calcium channel Cav2.2 and collapsin response mediator protein 2 (CRMP2), as well as the interaction between CRMP2 and the NMDA receptor NR2B subunit. At a concentration of 10 µM, Tat-CBD3 reduces the Cav2.2-CRMP2 interaction by 43% in cell-free assays and impedes the NMDA receptor NR2B subunit-CRMP2 interaction in immunoprecipitation assays. It lowers voltage-induced calcium currents by about 60% in primary rat dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons and decreases glutamate-induced cytosolic calcium level rises in primary rat hippocampal neurons. When administered at 20 mg/kg, Tat-CBD3 lessens infarct volume in a rat model of cerebral ischemia following middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Additionally, intrathecal delivery of Tat-CBD3 at a dose of 20 µg/5 µl mitigates carrageenan-induced thermal hypersensitivity in rats.

Tat-CBD3A6K, a peptide derivative of the N-type voltage-gated calcium channel Cav2.2 and collapsin response mediator protein 2 (CRMP2) interaction inhibitor Tat-CBD3, has demonstrated efficacy in a rat model of antiretroviral neuropathic pain caused by stavudine (d4T). Administered at 10 mg/kg, it preserves paw withdrawal threshold, indicating pain relief, and reduces the number of action potentials in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons from affected rats. Additionally, a 30 µM/animal dural dose of Tat-CBD3A6K lessens meningeal blood flow escalation triggered by capsaicin, showcasing its potential in managing neuropathic pain and inflammation.

Myr-Tat-CBD3 is a chemical compound that serves as an inhibitor of the protein-protein interaction between the N-type voltage-gated calcium channel Cav2.2 and collapsin response mediator protein 2 (CRMP2). This compound effectively disrupts the Cav2.2-CRMP2 interaction by about 81% at a 10 µM concentration and demonstrates an inhibitory concentration 50 (IC50) value of approximately 2.8 µM against potassium-induced calcium influx in primary rat dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons. Furthermore, at a concentration of 20 µM, Myr-Tat-CBD3 specifically inhibits calcium currents without affecting sodium currents in primary DRG neurons. Additionally, intrathecal administration of 20 µg/5 µl of Myr-Tat-CBD3 effectively mitigates carrageenan-induced declines in paw withdrawal latencies in rats, indicating its potential for pain relief. The compound also notably reduces cue-induced reinstatement of cocaine-seeking behavior in rats, suggesting therapeutic potential in addiction treatment.

Ziconotide TEA acts by binding to N-type calcium channels situated on the terminal part of primary afferent neurons of the nociceptive pathway therefore reducing synaptic transmission with potent antinociceptive effects.

Peptide neurotoxin; selectively and reversibly blocks N-type calcium channels (IC50 = 0.15 nM). Reduces (RS)-3,5-DHPG -induced long term depression in vivo.

Peptide neurotoxin; wide spectrum blocker of N, P and Q type calcium channels.

Selective blocker of P-type calcium channels (IC50 < 1 - 3 nM). Also inhibits N-type channels at micromolar concentrations.