DCEBIO, a derivative of 1-EBIO, is an extremely potent activator of Cl－ secretion in T84 colonic cells[1]. DCEBIO stimulates Cl－ secretion via the activation of hIK1 K＋ channels and the activation of an apical membrane Cl－ conductance[2].
References:
[1]. Hamilton KL,et al. DCEBIO stimulates Cl- secretion in the mouse jejunum. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2006 Jan;290(1):C152-64.
[2]. Singh S, et al. Benzimidazolone activators of chloride secretion: potential therapeutics for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2001 Feb;296(2):600-11.