Cerlapirdine (SAM-531, PF-05212365) is a selective and potent full antagonist of the 5-hydroxytryptamine 6 (5-HT6) receptor. Cerlapirdine has the potential for researching the Alzheimer's disease[1].
Isorosmanol is an abietane-type diterpene isolated from the leaves of sage, with antioxidant, neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects. Isorosmanol inhibits AChE activity and melanin synthesis[1][2][3].
7β-Hydroxybufalin is a bufadienolide that isolated from the venom of Bufo bufo gargarizans. 7β-Hydroxybufalin inhibits α-glucosidase and acetylcholinesterase[1].
Imperatorin is an effective of NO synthesis inhibitor (IC50=9.2 μmol), which also is a BChE inhibitor (IC50=31.4 μmol). Imperatorin is a weak agonist of TRPV1 with EC50 of 12.6±3.2 μM.
Asoxime dichloride (HI-6) is an antagonist to acetylcholine receptors (AChRs) including the nicotinic receptor, α7 nAChR. Asoxime dichloride involves in modulating immunity response. Asoxime dichloride (HI-6) can be used as an antigen and improves vaccination efficacy in the nervous system[1].
PF-06751979 is a potent, brain penetrant, β-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1) inhibitor with an IC50 of 7.3 nM in BACE1 binding assay.
DL-Gabaculine hydrochloride is a neurotoxin that irreversibly inhibits bacterial pyridoxal phosphate linked γ-aminobutyric acid-α-ketoglutaric acid transaminase with a Ki of 2.86 μM[1].
LOX-IN-3 dihydrochloride monohydrate (Compound 33) is an orally active lysyl oxidase (LOX) inhibitor. LOX-IN-3 dihydrochloride monohydrate can be used for fibrosis, cancer and angiogenesis research[1].
Ac-RYYRWK-NH2 is a potent and selective partial agonist for the nociceptin receptor (NOP), [3H]Ac-RYYRWK-NH2 binds to rat cortical membranes ORL1 with a Kd of 0.071 nM, but has no affinity for µ-, κ- or δ-opioid receptors[1].
Scopoletin is an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE).
Azure B is a cationic dye and the major metabolite of Methylene blue. Azure B is used in making Azure eosin stains for blood smear staining. Azure B is a high-potency, selective and reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidases (MAO)-A, with IC50s of 11 and 968 nM for recombinant human MAO-A and MAO-B, respectively. Azure B possesses significant antidepressant-like effects[1][2].
UBP-282 is a potent, selective and competitive AMPA and kainate receptor antagonist. UBP-282 inhibits the fast component of the dorsal root-evoked ventral root potential (fDR-VRP) with an IC50 value of 10.3 μM. UBP-282 antagonizes kainate-induced depolarisations of dorsal roots with a pA2 value of 4.96[1][2].
GR 89696 is a highly selective κ2 opioid receptor agonist with potential to prevent pruritus[1].
LE 300 is a potent and selective dopamine D1-like receptor antagonist with Kis of 1.9 nM and 7.5 nM in CHO cell membranes expressing human dopamine D1 and D5 receptors, respectively. LE 300 is an antagonist of the 5-HT2A receptor with a pA2 of 8.32 in a rat tail artery assay[1][2].
Aposcopolamine is an alkaloid that can be isolated from Datura ferox. Aposcopolamin can closely binds with ACHE, ADRA2A and CHRM2. Aposcopolamine can be used for the research of Alzheimer's disease[1].
α-Conotoxin SIA is a selective nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) antagonist with high affinity for the muscle nAChR. α-Conotoxin SIA preferentially targets the α/δ interface of the muscle nAChR in mouse muscle. In contrast, for Torpedo nAChR, α-Conotoxin SIA has a much higher affinity for the α/γ than for the α/δ interface[1].
(S)-Venlafaxine is the (S)-configuration of Venlafaxine. Venlafaxine is an orally active, potent serotonin (5-HT)/norepinephrine (NE) reuptake dual inhibitor. Venlafaxine is an antidepressant agent[1].
CL 218872 is a selective and orally active benzodiazepine of α1 subunit-containing GABAAreceptor with a Ki of 130 nM. CL 218872 exerts anxiolytic and anticonvulsant in vivo[1].
SB-224289 hydrochloride is a selective 5-HT1B receptor antagonist, with anxiolytic effect.
(-)-Securinine is plant-derived alkaloid and also a GABAA receptor antagonist.
L-745870 is a high-affinity, selective and orally active human dopamine D4 receptor antagonist with a Ki of 0.43 nM, and considerably weaker D2 (Ki of 960 nM) and D3 (Ki of 2300 nM) receptors affinity. L-745870 has excellent brain penetration[1][2][3].
ABT-724 is a potent and highly selective dopamine D4 receptor agonist with an EC50 of 12.4 nM for human dopamine D4 receptor. ABT-724 is a potent partial agonist at the rat D4 (EC50 of 14.3 nM) and the ferret D4 receptor (EC50 of 23.2 nM). ABT-724 has no effect on dopamine D1, D2, D3, or D5 receptors. ABT-724 could be useful for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and has favorable side-effect profile[1].
(R)-SKF 38393 ((±)-SKF-38393) hydrochloride is a potent and selective D1 dopamine receptor antagonist. (R)-SKF 38393 hydrochloride inhibits G protein-coupled inwardly rectifying potassium (GIRK) channel[1].
AChE/BChE-IN-8 (Compound 5a) is an uncompetitive AChE and mixed BChE inhibitor with Ki values of 0.788 μM and 2.364 μM against Electrophorus electricus AChE (EeAChE) and equine BChE (eqBChE), respectively. AChE/BChE-IN-8 can cross the BBB and has low cytotoxicity[1].
Picfeltarraenin IV, a triterpenoid obtained from Picriafel-terrae Lour (P.fel-terrae), is an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Picfeltarraenin IV can be used for the treatment of herpes infections, cancer and inflammation[1].
HDAC1/MAO-B-IN-1 is a potent, selective and cross the blood-brain barrier HDAC1/MAO-B inhibitor with IC50 values of 21.4 nM and 99.0 nM for HDAC1 and MAO-B, respectively. HDAC1/MAO-B-IN-1 has the potential for the research of Alzheimer’s disease[1].
Isoimperatorin is a methanolic extract of the roots of Angelica dahurica shows significant inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with the IC50 of 74.6 μM.
Azasetron HCl is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist with IC50 of 0.33 nM used in the management of nausea and vomiting induced by cancer chemotherapy. Target: 5-HT3 ReceptorAzasetron Hydrochloride is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist which is used as an anti-emetic.Azasetron inhibited the specific binding of [3H]quipazine to 5-HT3 receptors at the synaptic membranes of the rat cerebral cortex with a Ki value of 2.9 nM. Azasetron showed low affinity for histamine H1 receptors (IC50 = 4.4 microM) but it could not reveal any affinities for the other receptors (5-HT1A, 5-HT2, dopamine D1, dopamine D2, alpha 1-adrenoceptor, alpha 2-adrenoceptor, muscarine and benzodiazepine) even at a 10 microM concentration [1]. Azasetron (0.1-1.0 mg/kg) dose-dependently prolonged the latency to the first vomiting and decreased the number of vomitings induced by cisplatin in dogs. Azasetron is an orally active antiemetic compound against cisplatin and doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide-induced emeses; and its the antiemetic potency is similar to those of granisetron and ondansetron, but superior to those of metoclopramide and domperidone [2].