Racemic modification of (-)-Huperzine A (Prod. No. ALX-550-065) with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor activity. Has a weaker biological activity than (-)Huperzine A. Neurotoxic.
Reacts with both the soluble and membrane-associated AChE. Immunohistochemical staining of AChE in rat brain results in staining of nerve fibers and terminals.
Tremorgenic mycotoxin. Potent and specific, noncovalent yet irreversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (IC50=8nM).