PSAM (pharmacologically selective actuator module) agonist. Activates PSAML141F-GlyR chimeric ion channels. Inhibits activity of neurons expressing PSAML141F-GlyR in vivo and activates locus coeruleus noradrenergic neurons expressing PSAML141F,Y115F-5-HT3 ion channels. Recommended concentration for use in mice is 5 mg/kg or lower. Plasmid vectors for the transfection of cells with PSAML141F-GlyR and PSAML141F,Y115F-5-HT3 are available from Addgene.
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