channel opener

synonym: channel activator
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14118
Compound that increases the conductance of an ion channel by a mechanism other than alteration of membrane potential or activation of the cognate receptor.
Examples: Retigabine, cromakalim
Source:
PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. (Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)) on page 1135 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'channel opener' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14118 RIS BibTex EndNote
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