15% OFF Minoxidil – 5mg × 100 tablets (Research Use Only)
Minoxidil, a potassium-channel opener studied in vascular and hair-follicle biology research. Supplied for laboratory research and identification purposes only.
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Overview
Minoxidil is a potassium channel activator and peripheral vasodilator with a well-characterized research profile spanning cardiovascular pharmacology and hair follicle biology. Originally developed as an antihypertensive agent, minoxidil’s activation of ATP-sensitive potassium channels (K_ATP) in vascular smooth muscle produces vasodilation studied in hypertensive animal models. Its separately characterized effects on hair follicle dermal papilla cells — involving prostaglandin E2 upregulation and potassium channel-dependent mechanisms — have generated a substantial published dermatology research literature.
What It Is
Minoxidil is a piperidine pyrimidine derivative with molecular formula C₉H₁₅N₅O, MW approximately 209.25 Da, CAS number 38304-91-5. Its primary pharmacological mechanism is activation of ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP channels, particularly SUR2B/Kir6.1 subtypes) in vascular smooth muscle. Secondary mechanisms studied in hair follicle research include prostaglandin E2 synthase upregulation and VEGF-mediated angiogenesis at the hair follicle papilla.
Key Research Applications
- ATP-sensitive potassium (K_ATP) channel pharmacology and vascular smooth muscle research
- Peripheral vasodilation mechanism and antihypertensive pharmacology studies
- Hair follicle dermal papilla cell biology and proliferation marker research
- Prostaglandin E2 synthesis pathway and follicular angiogenesis studies
- VEGF expression and microvascular density studies at the hair follicle papilla
- Potassium channel subtypes (SUR2B/Kir6.1) functional pharmacology research
- Comparative vasodilator pharmacology and hemodynamic modeling
- Hair follicle cycling (anagen induction) biology research in rodent models
Technical Specifications
| Compound | Minoxidil |
| Molecular Formula | C₉H₁₅N₅O |
| Molecular Weight | ~209.25 Da |
| CAS Number | 38304-91-5 |
| Mechanism | K_ATP Channel Activator / Peripheral Vasodilator |
| Purity | ≥98% (supplier specification) |
| Form | Oral tablet (5mg) |
| Quantity | 100 tablets per bottle |
| Storage | Room temperature, away from moisture and light |
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. Not intended for human or veterinary consumption, medical diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease or condition. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA or any regulatory agency. Must be handled by qualified research personnel in a compliant laboratory setting. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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