Reserpine

• Background:

  Indole alkaloid isolated from Rauwolfia serpentina which acts as a potent antihypertensive agent. Irreversibly inhibits both isoforms of vesicular monoamine transporter VMAT1 and 2, Ki=34 and 12 nM, respectively.1,2 May be used to pharmacologically deplete monoamines in various animal models.3 Inhibits the multidrug resistance protein P-glycoprotein, IC50=0.5 mM.3 Reserpine-induced hypokinesia is considered a useful animal model of Parkinson’s disease.5

• Conjugation:

  Unconjugated

• Buffer:

  Off-white solid

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C