Dopamine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter that is produced in the substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area, and hypothalamus of the brain. Dopamine plays several important roles in the brain and body. Dopamine acts through D2 dopamine receptors to induce endocytosis of VEGFR2, which is critical for promoting angiogenesis.
体外研究
Vascular permeability factor/vascular endothelial growth factor (VPF/VEGF) strongly stimulates human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) proliferation. The stimulatory effect of VPF/VEGF is abrogated by Dopamine (1 µM; 24hours).
Cell Proliferation Assay
Cell Line:
HUVECs
Concentration:
1 µM
Incubation Time:
24 hours
Result:
Inhibited VPF/VEGF-induced HUVEC proliferation specifically through its D2 receptor.
体内研究
Dopamine (50 mg/kg; i.p. injection; days 1-7) strongly and selectively inhibits the vascular permeabilizing and angiogenic activities of VPF/VEGF.
Animal Model:
Syngeneic C3Heb/FeJ mice with MOT ascites tumors
Dosage:
50 mg/kg
Administration:
I.p. injection; 7 days
Result:
Corresponding to ~5% of the median lethal dose (LD50) in mice) beginning at 24 hours after tumor-cell injection and continuing daily for 7 days.
分子式
C8H11NO2
分子量
153.18
CAS号
51-61-6
中文名称
多巴胺
运输条件
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
储存方式
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.