3-O-Methyldopa (3-Methoxy-L-tyrosine) is a metabolite of L-DOPA which is formed by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT). 3-O-Methyldopa competitively inhibits the pharmacodynamics of l-DOPA and dopamine[1].
MAO-B-IN-19 is a selective MAO-B inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.67 μM. MAO-B-IN-19 shows neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties[1].
PTAC oxalate is a selective muscarinic receptor ligand. PTAC oxalate is an partial agonist of M2 and M4 but antagonist of M1, M3, and M5 (Ki values of 0.2-2.8 nM for hM1-5 in CHO cells). PTAC oxalate alleviates the mechanical allodynia on the neuropathic pain and has antidepression effects[1][2].
(R)-Preclamol hydrochloride ((+)-3-PPP hydrochloride) is the R-enantiomer of Preclamol hydrochloride. (R)-Preclamol hydrochloride is a DA agonist with autoreceptor as well as postsynaptic receptor stimulatory properties[1][2].
Aldicarb sulfone(Temik sulfone) is a carbamate insecticide; is a cholinesterase inhibitor which prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine in the synapse.
GR 55562 hydrochloride is a selective 5-HT1B receptor antagonist. GR 55562 hydrochloride can be used for the research of nerve disease[1].
SKF 77434 hydrobromide is a selective dopamine D1 receptor partial agonist. SKF 77434 hydrobromide has the potential to study cocaine addiction[1].
LY 233536 is a competitive NMDA receptor antagonist[1].
Phenelzine sulfate is a non-selective and irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), used as an antidepressant and anxiolytic.
TCB2 is an agonist of serotonin 5-HT2A receptor.
Dihydroergotamine mesylate is an ergot alkaloid used to treat migraines.Target: 5-HT ReceptorsDihydroergotamine is not as effective as sumatriptan or phenothiazines as a single agent for treatment of acute migraine headache; however, when administered with an antiemetic, dihydroergotamine appears to be as effective as opiates, ketorolac, or valproate. Given its nonnarcotic properties, parenteral dihydroergotamine combined with an antiemetic should be considered as effective initial therapy in clinical practice [1]. The introduction of the intranasal formulation of DHE provides both pharmacologic and patient-convenience advantages for use in migraine therapy [2, 3].
BACE1/2-IN-1 (compound 34) is a potent BACE1 and BACE2 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 0.01 and 0.0053 μM, respectively. BACE1/2-IN-1 shows a combination of lower Pgp efflux ratio and improved passive permeability. BACE1/2-IN-1 displays reduced liver microsomal metabolic stability[1].
Entacapone is a specific, potent, peripherally acting catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor with IC50 of 151 nM for PD treatment.IC50 Value: 151 nMTarget: COMTin vitro: Entacapone inhibits catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) with similar IC50 in different tissues including live, duodenum, kidney and lung, but entacapone is more active than tolcapone in those tissues. Entacapone (< 100 μM) is a potent inhibitor of α-syn and β-amyloid (Aβ) oligomerization and fibrillogenesis, and also protects against extracellular toxicity induced by the aggregation of both proteins in PC12 cells.in vivo: Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone has been shown to improve the pharmacokinetic profile of levodopa and provide superior symptomatic control compared with conventional levodopa/dopa decarboxylase inhibitor therapy. We report four case histories describing clinical experience of using levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 200/50/200 mg, one of the latest doses of this formulation, in a range of patients with Parkinson's disease. These cases illustrate that levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 200/50/200 mg provides improvements in symptomatic control.Clinical trial: The combination product carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone (CLE) was approved in 2003 for the treatment of PD patients.
Guvacoline hydrochloride, a pyridine alkaloid found in Areca triandra, can act as a weak full agonist of atrial and ileal muscarinic receptors[1][2].
Lesogaberan (AZD-3355) is a potent and selective GABAB receptor agonist with an EC50 of 8.6 nM for human recombinant GABAB receptors. Binding affinity (Kis) of 5.1 nM and 1.4 μM for rat brain GABAB and GABAA receptors, respectively[1].
tracurium (BW-33A free acid) is a potent, competitive and non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent.Atracurium also is an AChR receptor antagonist. Atracurium induces bronchoconstriction and neuromuscular blockade. Atracurium promotes astroglial differentiation[1][2][3][4][5].
Timiperone has a strong affinity for cerebral dopamine D2 receptor. Timiperone has antipsychotic activity, and inhibits stereotyped behaviour. Timiperone can be used for research of schizophrenia[1][2][3].
Prucalopride (R093877) is a drug acting as a selective, high affinity 5-HT4 receptor agonist(pKi=8.6/8.1 for 5-HT4a/4b); >150-fold higher affinity for 5-HT4 receptors than for other receptors.IC50 value: 8.6/8.1 for 5-HT4a/4b(pKi)Target: 5-HT4 receptorPrucalopride is a novel enterokinetic compound and is the first representative of the benzofuran class. Receptor binding data have demonstrated prucalopride's high affinity to both investigated 5-HT(4) receptor isoforms, with mean pK(i) estimates of 8.60 and 8.10 for the human 5-HT(4a) and 5-HT(4b) receptor, respectively. From the 50 other binding assays investigated in this study only the human D(4) receptor (pK(i) 5.63), the mouse 5-HT(3) receptor (pK(i) 5.41) and the human sigma(1) (pK(i) 5.43) have shown measurable affinity, resulting in at least 290-fold selectivity for the 5-HT(4) receptor [1].
AChE/BChE/BACE-1-IN-2 (Compound 4o) is an orally active inhibitor of AChE, BChE, and BACE-1 with IC50 values of 0.069, 0.127 and 0.097 μM against hAChE, hBChE and hBACE-1, respectively. AChE/BChE/BACE-1-IN-2 shows considerable PAS-AChE binding capability, excellent brain permeation, potential disassembly of Aβ aggregates, and neuroprotective activity against Aβ-induced stress. AChE/BChE/BACE-1-IN-2 has remarkable antioxidant potential[1].
Piperidine-4-sulfonic acid is a potent GABA agonist with an IC50 of 0.034 μM for the inhibition of the binding of H-GABA[1].
Talampanel is a potent and selective AMPA-receptor antagonist, is a potential new antiepileptic drug (AED). Target: AMPA [1]in vitro: Talampanel is a glutamate receptor inhibitor with anti-seizure activity.in vivo： Talampanel reduces motoneuronal calcium in a mouse model of ALS, but its effi cacy declines as the disease progresses, suggesting that medication initiation in the earlier stages of the disease might be more effective. [2]
Desvenlafaxine-d6 is deuterium labeled Desvenlafaxine. Desvenlafaxine, the succinate salt form of the isolated major active metabolite of Venlafaxine (HY-B0196), is an orally active and BBB penetrated 5-HT and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, with IC50 values of 47.3 nM and 531.3 nM for hSERT and hNET, respectively. Desvenlafaxine shows weak binding affinity (62% inhibition at 100 μM) at the human dopamine (DA) transporter[1][2].
Risperidone mesylate(R 64 766 mesylate) is a serotonin 5-HT2 receptor blocker(Ki= 0.16 nM) and a potent dopamine D2 receptor antagonist(Ki= 1.4 nM). IC50 Value: 0.16 nM (Ki for 5-HT2 receptor); 1.4 nM (Ki for dopamine D2 receptor ) [1]Target: 5-HT2 receptor; D2 receptorRisperidone is an atypical antipsychotic drug which is mainly used to treat schizophrenia (including adolescent schizophrenia) and schizoaffective disorder. Risperidone has excellent oral activity, a rapid onset, and a 24-h duration of action.in vitro: Risperidone is serotonin 5-HT2 receptor blockade as shown by displacement of radioligand binding (Ki: 0.16 nM), activity on isolated tissues (EC50: 0.5 nM). Risperidone is also a potent dopamine D2 receptor antagonist as indicated by displacement of radioligand binding (Ki: 1.4 nM), activity in isolated striatal slices (IC50: 0.89 nM) [1]. Risperidone increased the production of IL-10 and MDC as well as the proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α, but decreased the production of IP-10 and IL-12. Furthermore, the exposure of DCs to risperidone led to lower IFN-γ production by T-cells [2].in vivo: Risperidone has the antagonism of peripherally (ED50: 0.0011 mg/kg) and centrally (ED50: 0.014 mg/kg) acting 5-HT2 receptor agonists in rats and antagonism of peripherally (ED50: 0.0057 mg/kg in dogs) and centrally acting D2 receptor agonists (ED50: 0.056-0.15 mg/kg in rats) [1]. Long-Evans rats received daily subcutaneous injections of vehicle or 1 of 2 doses of risperidone (1.0 and 3.0 mg/kg per day) from postnatal Days 14 to 42. Weight gain during development was slightly yet significantly reduced in risperidone-treatedrats. In the first 2 experiments, early-life risperidone administration was associated with increased locomotor activity at 1 week postadministration through approximately 9 months of age, independent of changes in weight gain [3].Toxicity: The changes in the reproductive system (uterus, ovary, vagina, cervix, and mammary gland) were considered secondary to the prolactin elevation, and the congestion of spleen was related to risperidone [4].
Cyclobenzaprine-13C,d3 (hydrochloride) is the 13C- and deuterium labeled.
PEAQX(NVP-AAM 077) is a potent and orally active NMDA antagonist with a 15-fold preference for human NMDA receptors with the 1A/2A(IC50=270 nM), rather than 1A/2B(29,600 nM).IC50 value: 270 nM(hNMDA A1/A2) [1]Target: NR2A antagonistin vitro: PEAQX has a high binding affinity for NMDA receptors (IC50=8 nM), and a functional preference in excess of 100-fold for hNMDA 1A/2A (IC50=of 270 nM) over 1A/2B receptors (IC50=29,600 nM) [1].in vivo: PEAQX is practically inactive in Xenopus oocytes expressing hNMDA 1A/2B receptors, displays an ED50 value of 23 mg/kg in the MES test [1]. Sprague-Dawley rats were treated on PN7, PN9, and PN11 with PCP (10 mg/kg), PEAQX (NR2A-preferring antagonist; 10, 20, or 40 mg/kg), or ifenprodil (selective NR2B antagonist; 1, 5, or 10 mg/kg) and sacrificed for measurement of caspase-3 activity (an index of apoptosis) or allowed to age and tested for locomotor sensitization to PCP challenge on PN28-PN35. PCP or PEAQX on PN7, PN9, and PN11 markedly elevated caspase-3 activity in the cortex; ifenprodil showed no effect. Striatal apoptosis was evident only after subchronic treatment with a high dose of PEAQX (20 mg/kg). Animals treated with PCP or PEAQX on PN7, PN9, and PN11 showed a sensitized locomotor response to PCP challenge on PN28-PN35 [2].
FAAH inhibitor 1 is a potent fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor with an IC50 of 18±8 nM.IC50 Value: 18±8 nM [1]Target: FAAHTime-dependent preincubation study of FAAH inhibitor 1 was consistent with it being a reversible inhibitor. Activity-based protein-profiling (ABPP) evaluation of FAAH inhibitors 1 in rat tissues revealed that it had exceptional selectivity and no off-target activity with respect to other serine hydrolases. Molecular shape overlay of FAAH inhibitor 1 with a known FAAH inhibitor indicated that these compounds might act as transitionstate analogues, forming putative hydrogen bonds with catalytic residues and mimicking the charge distribution of the tetrahedral transition state. FAAH inhibitors 1 was exclusively specific against FAAH in rat brain and had no missing protein bands in all the other tissues that were tested [1].
N-2-Cyclohexylethyl-N-methylamine is an amine from A.ridigula Benth for a reduction of monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity[1].
Tetrahydro-β-carboline (Tryptoline) is a metabolite of tryptamine, also is a competitive serotonin reuptake inhibitor with an Ki value of 6.1 µM[1].
β-Aminopropionitrile is a specific and irreversible lysyl oxidase (LOX) inhibitor. β-Aminopropionitrile targets the active site of LOX or LOXL isoenzymes[1][2].
L-Phenylalanine-d5 is the deuterium labeled L-Phenylalanine. L-Phenylalanine ((S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid) is an essential amino acid isolated from Escherichia coli. L-Phenylalanine is a α2δ subunit of voltage-dependent Ca+ channels antagonist with a Ki of 980 nM. L-phenylalanine is a competitive antagonist for the glycine- and glutamate-binding sites of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) (KB of 573 μM ) and non-NMDARs, respectively. L-Phenylalanine is widely used in the production of food flavors and pharmaceuticals[1][2][3][4].