The mitochondrial calcium uniporter inhibitor Ru265 increases neuronal excitability and reduces neurotransmission via off-target effects.
Peng XuSarpras SwainRobyn J NovorolskyEsperanza GarciaZhouyang HuangTerrance P SnutchJustin J WilsonGeorge S RobertsonRobert B RendenPublished in: British journal of pharmacology (2024)
Our findings provide a mechanistic explanation for the pro-convulsant effects of Ru265 and suggest counter screening assays based on the measurement of P/Q and KCNQ channel currents to identify safe MCU inhibitors.