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3,4-diaminopyridine
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4-Aminopyridine
Definition
: One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS, with secondary effect on calcium currents, which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes.
Other names
VMI103; VMI 103; Sustained Release, 4-
Aminopyridine; Fampridine SR; 4 Aminopyridine Sustained Release; 4 Aminopyridine; VMI-
103; Pymadine; Fampridine-
SR; 4-
Aminopyridine Sustained Release
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
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Drugs
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3,4-diaminopyridine
potassium channel blocker in membranes
54-96-6
4-Aminopyridine/*analogs & derivatives
Potassium Channels
Pharma Action
Potassium Channel Blockers
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