Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ Benztropine mesylate is an anti-histamine and dopamine re-uptake inhibitor._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Benztropine mesylate has been used to study its target identification and mode of action against ebolavirus infection. It has also been used in pharmacological animal studies to evaluate its effect on SLC6A19 (solute carrier family 6 member 19; B0AT1)._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 500 mg in glass bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Benztropine mesylate is a centrally acting muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist and dopamine transporter (DAT) inhibitor (IC50 = 118 nM). Benztropine mesylate has been used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson′s disease and is currently in clincial trials for chronic back pain._x000D_ Benztropine mesylate serves as an inhibitor of breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) in vitro and in vivo. It can help in improving the efficacy of chemotherapy in vitro. It is considered as an anti-cancer stem cell (CSC) drug, which can modify tumorigenic properties._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ This compound is a featured product for Neuroscience research. Click here to discover more featured Neuroscience products. Learn more about bioactive small molecules for other areas of research at sigma.com/discover-bsm._x000D_ This compound is featured on the Acetylcholine Receptors (Muscarinic) and Biogenic Amine Transporters pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.