PE154 (Compound 13) is a potent fluorescent inhibitor of human acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) (IC50s=280 pM and 16 nM, respectively)[1]. PE154 can label β-amyloid plaques in histochemical analysis[2].
SERT-IN-2 is a potent SERT inhibitor (IC50=0.58 nM) with promising anti-depression efficacy. SERT-IN-2 shows good bioavailability of 83.28% in rats. SERT-IN-2 can cross the blood-brain barrier[1].
Preclamol hydrochloride ((-)-3-PPP hydrochloride) is a selective dopamine autoreceptor agonist. Preclamol hydrochloride has the potential for the research of schizophrenia[1][2].
Landipirdine is a selective antagonist of 5-HT6R. Landipirdine has great effect on the hERG pharmacophore[1].
Ecopipam (SCH 39166) is a potent, selective and orally active antagonist of dopamine D1/D5 receptor, with Kis of 1.2 nM and 2.0 nM, respectively. Ecopipam shows more than 40-flod selectivity over D2, D4, 5-HT, and α2a receptor (Ki=0.98, 5.52, 0.08, and 0.73 μM, respectively). Ecopipam can be used for the research of schizophrenia, cocaine addition, and obesity[1][3].
SSR 146977 is a potent and selective antagonist of the tachykinin NK3 receptor. SSR 146977 inhibits the binding of radioactive neurokinin B to NK3 receptors in Chinese hamster ovary cells, with a Ki of 0.26 nM[1].
RX 67668 is a potent cholinesterase inhibitor with an IC50 of 5 μM for both acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase. RX 67668 can reverse the neuromuscular blockade induced by D-tubocurarine. RX 67668 is a muscle relaxant used to relieve skeletal muscle fatigue[1][2].
Brompheniramine ((±)-Brompheniramine) is a potent and orally active antihistamine of the alkylamine class. Brompheniramine is a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist with a Kd of 6.06 nM. Brompheniramine can block the hERG channels, calcium channels, and sodium channels with IC50s of 0.90 μM, 16.12 μM and 21.26 μM, respectively. Brompheniramine has anticholinergic, antidepressant and anesthetic properties and can be used for allergic rhinitis research[1][2][3][4].
Revexepride is a highly selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist, and a potential inducer of CYP3A4 enzyme, used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Ladostigil (TV-3326) hemitartrate is a dual inhibitor of cholinesterase and brain-selective monoamine oxidase (MAO), with an IC50 of 37.1 and 31.8 μM for MAO-B and AChE, reapectively. Ladostigil hemitartrate could increase cholinergic transmission, prevent the formation of ROS or their actions and be used for the research of depression and Alzheimer's disease[1][2].
Conantokin R (Con-R) is an NMDA receptor peptide antagonist with an IC50 of 93 nM. Conantokin R binds Zn2+ and Mg2+ with Kds of 0.15 μM and 6.5 μM, respectively. Conantokin R shows anticonvulsant activity[1][2].
Zolunicant (MM-110) is a potent inhibitor against nicotinic α3β4 receptors with an IC50 of 0.90 μM to combat addiction. Zolunicant can decrease the self-administration of several addictive agents including morphine, cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine, and ethanol in rat model. Zolunicant can be studied as a potential treatment for multiple forms of drug abuse[1]. Zolunicant also reveals a potent leishmanicide effect against Leishmania amazonensis[2].
Chlormethiazole is an potent and orally active GABAA agonist[1]. Chlormethiazole inhibits cytochrome P450 isoforms: CYP2A6 and CYP2E1 in human liver microsomes. Chlormethiazole is an anticonvulsant agent and has the potential for treating convulsive status epilepticus[2].
CNQX disodium (FG9065 disodium) is a potent and competitive AMPA/kainate receptor antagonist with IC50s of 0.3 μM and 1.5 μM, respectively. CNQX disodium is a competitive non-NMDA receptor antagonist[1]. CNQX disodium blocks the expression of fear-potentiated startle in rats[5].
Ansofaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for the research of depression[1].
Pirmenol is an orally active antiarrhythmic agent. Pirmenol inhibits IK.ACh (IC50: 0.1 μM) by blocking mAchR. Pirmenol can be used in the research of cardiovascular disease, such as atrial fibrillation[1][2][4].
Rotigotine is a full agonist of dopamine receptor, a partial agonist of the 5-HT1A receptor, and an antagonist of the α2B-adrenergic receptor, with Kis of 0.71 nM, 4-15 nM, and 83 nM for the dopamine D3 receptor and D2, D5, D4 receptors, and dopamine D1 receptor.
Sulindac sulfide is a noncompetitive γ-secretase inhibitor, with an IC50 of 20.2 μM for γ42-secretase activity.
NNC63-0532 is a novel non-peptide nociceptin receptor (ORL1) agonist, with EC50s of 305?nM. NNC63-0532 plays important roles in many disorders such as pain, drug addiction[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.
BChE/HDAC6-IN-1 is a potent and selective dual BChE/HDAC6 inhibitor with IC50 values of 4 and 8.9 nM, respectively. BChE/HDAC6-IN-1 ameliorates the cognitive impairment in an Aβ1–42-induced mouse model and has the potental for AD research[1].
Tracazolate hydrochloride (ICI 136753 hydrochloride) is a potent GABAA receptor modulator. Tracazolate hydrochloride potentiates α1β1γ2s (EC50=13.2 μM) and α1β3γ2 (EC50=1.5 μM) in a concentration-dependent manner. Tracazolate hydrochloride has the potency (EC50) is determined by the nature of the third subunit (γ1-3, δ, ε) within the receptor complex. Tracazolate hydrochloride possesses anxiolytic and anticonvulsant activity[1][2].
Diphenidol hydrochloride is a muscarinic antagonist employed as an antiemetic and as an antivertigo agent.
Sonepiprazole (PNU-101387G) is a selective D4 dopamine antagonist with Kis of 3.6, 10.1, 5147, and 7430 nM for rD4-Dopamine, hD4.2-Dopamine, rD2-Dopamine, and Histamine-H1 receptors, respectively[1].
cis-Urocanic acid is a 5-HT2A receptor agonist. cis-Urocanic acid binds to 5-HT receptor with relatively high affinity (Kd=4.6 nM). cis-Urocanic acid is an immune modulator that induces immunosuppression by binding to the 5-HT2A receptor[1].
Muscarine ((+)-Muscarine) tosylate is an agonist of prototype mAChR. Muscarine tosylate is a toxin that can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system[1][2].
KN-92 is an inactive derivative of KN-93. KN-93 is a selective inhibitor of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII), competitively blocking CaM binding to the kinase (Ki = 370 nM). IC50 value:Target: KN-92 is intended to be used as a control compound in studies designed to elucidate the antagonist activities of KN-93. KN-93 inhibits histamine-induced aminopyrine uptake in parietal cells (IC50 = 300 nM). KN-93 has been used to implicate roles for CaMKII in Ca2+-induced Ca2+ release in cardiac myocytes, constitutive phosphorylation of 5-lipoxygenase in 3T3 cells, and Ca2+-dependent activation of HIF-1α in colon cancer cell.
Pirenzepine (LS 519 free base) is a selective M1 mAChR (muscarinic acetylcholine receptor) antagonist. Pirenzepine reduces gastric acid secretion and reduces muscle spasm, can be used in peptic ulcers research. Pirenzepine shows anti-proliferative activity to cancer cells[1][2].
PPDA is a subtype-selective NMDA receptor antagonist that preferentially binds to NR2C/NR2D containing receptors[1].
ARN2966 is a potent post-transcriptional modulator of APP expression; reduces expression of APP with resultant lower production of Aβ. IC50 value: Target: AβThis potent post-transcriptional modulation of APP expression differs from other mechanisms such as inhibition of secretases. Secretase inhibitors have been pursued as disease modifying strategies by a number of pharmaceutical firms but they have encountered numerous setbacks during clinical development. ARN2966 is non toxic, orally absorbable, blood-brain-barrier penetrable, and effective in vitro and in vivo.