EGTA
Chemical Name: Ethylene glycol-bis(2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid
Biological Activity
EGTA is a calcium chelator; protects against cell death caused by nitric oxide-induced calcium influx into nerve cells.Technical Data
The technical data provided above is for guidance only.
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Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Background References
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Role of calcium in nitric oxide-induced cytotoxicity: EGTA protects mouse oligodendrocytes.
Boullerne et al.
J.Neurosci.Res., 2001;63:124 -
Catalytic superoxide scavenging by metal complexes of the calcium chelator EGTA and contrast agent EHPG.
Fisher et al.
Biochem.Biophy.Res.Comms., 2004;323:163
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Citations for EGTA
The citations listed below are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for EGTA include:
6 Citations: Showing 1 - 6
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Neuroprotection and spatial memory enhancement of four herbal mixture extract in HT22 hippocampal cells and a mouse model of focal cerebral ischemia.
Authors: Ahn Et al.
Carcinogenesis 2015;15:202
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TMEM203 Is a Novel Regulator of Intracellular Calcium Homeostasis and Is Required for Spermatogenesis.
Authors: Shambharkar Et al.
BMC Complement Altern Med 2015;10:e0127480
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Areca nut-induced buccal mucosa fibroblast contraction and its signaling: a potential role in oral submucous fibrosis--a precancer condition.
Authors: Chang Et al.
PLoS One 2013;34:1096
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On the mechanism of synaptic depression induced by CaMKIIN, an endogenous inhibitor of CaMKII.
Authors: Gouet Et al.
PLoS One 2012;7:e49293
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Genistein and tyrphostin AG556 inhibit inwardly-rectifying Kir2.1 channels expressed in HEK 293 cells via protein tyrosine kinase inhibition.
Authors: Zhang Et al.
Biochim Biophys Acta 2011;1808:1993
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Endocannabinoid signaling mediates psychomotor activation by adenosine A2A antagonists.
Authors: Lerner Et al.
J Neurosci 2010;30:2160
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