Iodocyanopindolol
Iodocyanopindolol is a radioligand that is commonly used in medical research. It is a non-selective beta blocker that has been labeled with iodine-125, a radioisotope of iodine. This allows it to be used in radioligand binding assays to study the beta adrenergic receptor.
History[edit | edit source]
Iodocyanopindolol was first synthesized in the late 20th century as part of efforts to develop new tools for studying the beta adrenergic receptor. Its high affinity for this receptor and its ability to be labeled with iodine-125 made it an ideal candidate for use in radioligand binding assays.
Use in Research[edit | edit source]
In research settings, iodocyanopindolol is used to study the beta adrenergic receptor. It is particularly useful for this purpose because it is a non-selective beta blocker, meaning it can bind to all subtypes of the beta adrenergic receptor. This allows researchers to study the overall function of these receptors, rather than focusing on a specific subtype.
Iodocyanopindolol is also used in radioligand binding assays, a type of experiment that allows researchers to measure the concentration of specific types of receptors in a sample. By labeling iodocyanopindolol with iodine-125, researchers can track the movement of the ligand and determine the concentration of beta adrenergic receptors in the sample.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
As a non-selective beta blocker, iodocyanopindolol can bind to all subtypes of the beta adrenergic receptor. This means it can inhibit the action of epinephrine and norepinephrine, two hormones that activate these receptors. However, because it is typically used in research rather than in clinical settings, the pharmacological effects of iodocyanopindolol in humans are not well-studied.
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