Moxonidine-d4

Moxonidine-d4 (BDF5895-d4) is the deuterium labeled Moxonidine. Moxonidine(BDF5895) is a selective agonist at the imidazoline receptor subtype 1, used as antihypertensive agent[1][2].

Signaling Pathways >> Neuronal Signaling >> Imidazoline Receptor

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

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]. Schafer, U., et al., Presynaptic effects of moxonidine in isolated buffer perfused rat hearts: role of imidazoline-1 receptors and alpha2-adrenoceptors. J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 2002. 303(3): p. 1163-70.

[3]. Chan, C.K., et al., Imidazoline receptors associated with noradrenergic terminals in the rostral ventrolateral medulla mediate the hypotensive responses of moxonidine but not clonidine. Neuroscience, 2005. 132(4): p. 991-1007.