2-Methyl-5-HT hydrochloride

2-Methyl-5-HT hydrochloride (2-Methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine hydrochloride) is a potent and selective 5-HT3 receptor agonist. 2-Methyl-5-HT hydrochloride is shown to display anti-depressive-like effects[1].

5-HT3 Receptor

2-Methyl-5-HT hydrochloride (2-Methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine hydrochloride) (i.p.; 3 mg/kg; 45 minutes) significantly decreases time of immobility as compared to controls thus showing anti-depressive-like effects[1]. Animal Model: Male Sprague-Dawley rats[1] Dosage: 3 mg/kg Administration: I.p.; 45 minutes Result: Significantly decreased time of immobility thus showing anti-depressive-like effects.

[1]. Sumaya IC, et al. Differential effects of a short-term high-fat diet in an animal model of depression in rats treated with the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, ondansetron, the 5-HT3 receptor agonist, 2-methyl-5-HT, and the SSRI, fluoxetine. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2016 May;144:78-84.