Bapta tetraethyl ester is a biochemical reagent primarily used as a cell-permeant calcium chelator in biological assays. It can cross cell membranes and is then hydrolyzed by intracellular esterases into its active form, BAPTA, to trap calcium within the cell. BAPTA is known for its high selectivity for calcium over other physiological ions, fast binding kinetics, and low pH sensitivity, making it suitable for buffering intracellular calcium concentrations without significantly affecting other ion levels.
- Biochemical reagent
- Used for research purposes only
- Cell-permeant calcium chelator
- High selectivity for calcium over other physiological ions
- Fast calcium binding kinetics
- Low pH sensitivity
- Buffers intracellular calcium concentrations