5-ht2c

5-HT1A modulator 1 exhibits high affinities for the 5-HT1A, α1-adrenergic receptor, and D2 receptor (IC50s = 2 nM, 10 nM, and 40 nM).

Adatanserin (WY 50324) is a mixed 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist and a 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptor antagonist with potential neuroprotective activity for the study of coke oven and depression.

SB 243213 is an orally available and selective 5-HT2C receptor antagonist.SB 243213 has anxiolytic and antidepressant activity and is used in schizophrenia and movement disorders.

Asenapine Maleate (Org 5222 maleate) is a second generation (atypical) antipsychotic agent that is taken sublingually and used in the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder. Asenapine is associated with a low rate of transient and mild serum aminotransferase elevations during therapy but has not been linked to instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury.

Agomelatine (Valdoxan) is structurally closely related to melatonin. Agomelatine is a potent agonist at melatonin receptors and an antagonist at serotonin-2C (5-HT2C) receptors, tested in an animal model of depression.

Quetiapine hemifumarate (ICI-204636), an atypical antipsychotic, is used in the treatment of bipolar I mania, schizophrenia, bipolar II depression, bipolar I depression.

SB 242084 is a psychoactive drug and research chemical which acts as a selective antagonist for the 5HT2C receptor.

Quetiapine (ICI204636) is used for the therapy of schizophrenia, and for the treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. The mechanism of quetiapine' action is thought by mediated through antagonist activity at serotonin and dopamine receptors. Specifically, the D1 and D2 dopamine, the α1 adrenoreceptor and α2 adrenoreceptor, and 5-HT1A and 5-HT2 serotonin receptor subtypes are antagonized. Quetiapine also can inhibit the histamine H1 receptor.

Eplivanserin (SR-46349) is an effective and selective antagonist of 5-HT2A receptor with a Kd of 1.14 nM and an IC50 value of 5.8 nM in rat cortical membrane.

Viloxazine (Viloxazin) (Viloxazin) is a dual-action compound that functions as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and exhibits potent agonistic activity towards 5-HT 2C receptors while acting as an antagonist for 5-HT 2B receptors, with respective potency values of EC 50 = 32 μM and IC 50 = 27 μM. Its primary mechanism of action involves the modulation of serotonergic and noradrenergic pathways. Viloxazine is commonly employed in depression research [1] [2].

Nuciferine ((-)-Nuciferine) is an alkaloid found within the plants Nymphaea caerulea and Nelumbo nucifera. It has a profile of action associated with dopamine receptor blockade.

Dapoxetine (Dapoxetina) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, for the treatment of premature ejaculation.

Ziprasidone hydrochloride (CP-88059 hydrochloride) is a united 5-HT (serotonin) and dopamine receptor antagonist which shows potent effects of antipsychotic activity.

5-HT2A&5-HT2C agonist-1 (Example 2) is a dual-acting agent targeting 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors with IC50 values of 196 nM and 0.9 nM, respectively. It is applicable in studying central nervous system disorders, including depression, alcoholism, tobacco and cocaine addiction, inflammation, cluster headaches, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and seizure disorders [1].

5-HT2C agonist-3 ((+)-19), a selective 5-HT2C agonist (EC50: 24 nM, Ki: 78 nM), exhibits antipsychotic-like activity by blocking amphetamine-induced hyperactivity [1].

Compound 3i, a 5-HT2C agonist-4, acts as an agonist for the 5-HT2C receptor with an EC50 of 5.7 nM. It is capable of reducing locomotor activity in zebrafish larvae.

5-HT2C agonist-3 ((+)-19) free base is a selective 5-HT2C agonist (EC50: 24 nM, Ki: 78 nM) that exhibits antipsychotic drug-like activity and inhibits Amphetamine-induced hyperactivity [1].

Compound (−)-19, also known as (-)-5-HT2C agonist-3, is a selective 5-HT2C agonist exhibiting a preference for Gq signaling. It demonstrates efficiency with EC50 values for 5-HT2 receptor subtypes as follows: 5-HT2C at 103 nM, 5-HT2B at 570 nM, and 5-HT2A at 72 nM. This compound is utilized in research on antipsychotics.

5-HT2A 5-HT2C inverse agonist 1 serves as a dual and potent inverse agonist for the 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors, with hERG inhibition properties that mitigate cardiovascular risks. Demonstrating significant antipsychotic efficacy in the MK-801-induced mouse model, this compound holds potential for psychosis research.

The compound 5-HT2CR agonist 1 (compound 8), a 7-chloro analogue, is a selective partial agonist for the 5-HT2C receptor, exhibiting an Emax of 71.09% and an EC50 of 121.5 nM, with no activity observed toward 5-HT2A or 5-HT2B receptors. It does not recruit β-arrestin and shows low hERG inhibition at 10 μM [1].

Erastin is an iron death activator that acts on the mitochondrial VDAC in a ROS- and iron-dependent manner. Erastin has anti-tumor activity and acts selectively on tumor cells with RAS-carcinogenic mutations.

(-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a phenolic antioxidant polyphenol flavonoid found in plants such as green and black tea, which inhibits telomerase and DNA methyltransferase, blocks the activation of EGF receptors and HER-2 receptors, inhibits cellular oxidation, and prevents free radical damage to cells.

Staurosporine (AM-2282) is a protein kinase inhibitor with ATP-competitive and non-selective inhibitory activity (IC50=6 15 2 3 3000 nM) against PKC, PKA, c-Fgr, phosphorylase kinase and TAOK2. Staurosporine also induces apoptosis.

Decitabine (Deoxycytidine) is a deoxycytidine analog, a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor with oral activity. Decitabine has antitumor activity and antimetabolic activity. Decitabine induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.