N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine

N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine is a potent, non-selective A3 adenosine receptor agonist.Target: Adenosine receptor agonist.in vitro: N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine is a non-selective agonist of the adenosine A3 receptors, at the subprotective dose of 1 mg/kg against electroconvulsions, significantly potentiates the anticonvulsive action of phenobarbital, diphenylhydantoin and valproate against maximal electroshock, being ineffective at lower doses. N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine (0.0039-1 mg/kg) also enhances the protective activity of carbamazepine. N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine at low doses potentiates the protective activity of Carbamazepine most likely through the A subtype of adenosine receptors. At higher doses, N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine seems to enhance the anticonvulsive effect of other antiepileptics via adenosine A1 receptors. [1]in vivo: N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine (2-4 mg/kg) has no significant effect on seizure parameters (seizure severity, seizure duration and afterdischarge duration) in amygdala-kindled rats. N6-[2-(4-Aminophenyl)ethyl]adenosine is combined with antiepileptic drugs administered at doses ineffective in fully kindled rats.[2]

Signaling Pathways >> GPCR/G Protein >> Adenosine Receptor

Research Areas >> Neurological Disease

[1]. Borowicz KK, et al. N6-2-(4-aminophenyl)ethyl-adenosine enhances the anticonvulsive activity of antiepileptic drugs. Eur J Pharmacol. 1997 May 30;327(2-3):125-133.

[2]. Borowicz KK, et al. N(6)-2-(4-aminophenyl)ethyl-adenosine enhances the anticonvulsive action of conventional antiepileptic drugs in the kindling model of epilepsy in rats. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2000 Jul;10(4):237-243.

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