Fasudil dihydrochloride is used in the inhibition of contractile responses to potassium chloride, phenylephnne (PHE), prostaglandin and hepatic stellate cells spreading. It is also used in the formation of stress fibers and in medicine.
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Applications
Fasudil dihydrochloride is used in the inhibition of contractile responses to potassium chloride, phenylephnne (PHE), prostaglandin and hepatic stellate cells spreading. It is also used in the formation of stress fibers and in medicine.
Solubility
Soluble in water and dimethylsulfoxide.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Sore in a cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only
Zeng, P.; Pi, R.; Li, P.; Chen, R.; Lin, L.; He, H.; Zhou, S. Fasudil hydrochloride, a potent ROCK inhibitor, inhibits corneal neovascularization after alkali burns in mice. Mol. Vis. 2015, 21, 688-698.
Ichikawa, M.; Yoshida, J.; Saito, K.; Sagawa, H.; Tokita, Y.; Watanabe, M. Differential effects of two ROCK inhibitors, Fasudil and Y-27632, on optic nerve regeneration in adult cats. Brain Res. 2008, 1201, 23-33.