(+)-Igmesine hydrochloride
Chemical Name: (R)-(+)-N-Cyclopropylmethyl-α-ethyl-N-methyl-α-[(2E)-3-phenyl-2-propenyl)benzenemethanamine hydrochloride
Purity: ≥98%
Biological Activity
(+)-Igmesine hydrochloride is a selective σ1 receptor ligand (KD = 19.1 nM), with little or no activity at σ2 receptors (IC50 > 1000 nM). Inhibits the NMDA-induced increase in cGMP in a concentration-dependent manner (IC50 value is approximately 100 nM). Weak inhibitor of brain 5-HT uptake in vitro. Exhibits neuroprotective and antidepressant effects.Technical Data
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Additional Information
Background References
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Neuropharmacological profile of a selective sigma ligand, igmesine: a potential antidepressant.
Akunne et al.
Neuropharmacology, 2001;41:138 -
The sigma receptor ligand JO 1784 (igmesine hydrochloride) is neuroprotective in the gerbil model of global cerebral ischaemia.
O'Neill et al.
Eur.J.Pharmacol., 1995;283:217
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