Droxidopa-13C2,15N hydrochloride

Droxidopa-13C2,15N (hydrochloride) is deuterium labeled Droxidopa. Droxidopa(L-DOPS), the mixture of Droxidopa (w/w80%) and Pharmaceutical starch (w/w20%), acts as a prodrug to the neurotransmitters norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline); Droxidopa(L-DOPS) is capable of crossing the protective blood–brain barrier[1][2].

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Research Areas >> Neurological Disease

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.

[2]. Coll M, et al. Droxidopa, an oral norepinephrine precursor, improves hemodynamic and renal alterations of portal hypertensive rats. Hepatology. 2012 Nov;56(5):1849-60.

[3]. Mathias CJ. L-dihydroxyphenylserine (Droxidopa) in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension: the European experience. Clin Auton Res. 2008 Mar;18 Suppl 1:25-9.