5-HT Receptor Inhibitor

Harmine is a natural dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase (DYRK) inhibitor with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Harmine has a high affinity of 5-HT_2A serotonin receptor, with an K_i of 397 nM.

Risperidone is a serotonin 5-HT₂ receptor blocker, P-Glycoprotein inhibitor and potent dopamine D₂ receptor antagonist, with K_is of 4.8, 5.9 nM for 5-HT_2A and dopamine D₂ receptor, respectively.

Vortioxetine (Lu AA 21004) is an antagonist of 5-HT_3A and 5-HT₇ receptors (K_i: 3.7 nM, 19 nM) and an inhibitor of serotonin transporter (SERT) (K_i: 1.6 nM), as well as a 5-HT_1A agonist and a partial agonist of 5-HT_1B (K_i: 15 nM, 33 nM).

Paroxetine (BRL29060) is an orally active and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and apoptosis inducer with blood-brain barrier permeability. Paroxetine inhibits nitric oxide synthase and CYP2D6, induces desensitization of 5-HT1A/1B/1D autoreceptors, downregulates 5-HT2 receptors, and promotes the production of inflammatory cytokines. Paroxetine is a weak norepinephrine (NE) uptake inhibitor and possesses antitumor activity. Paroxetine is widely used in research concerning depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, hot flashes, and related conditions.

Paroxetine (BRL29060) hydrochloride is an orally active and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and apoptosis inducer with blood-brain barrier permeability. Paroxetine hydrochloride inhibits nitric oxide synthase and CYP2D6, induces desensitization of 5-HT1A/1B/1D autoreceptors, downregulates 5-HT2 receptors, and promotes the production of inflammatory cytokines. Paroxetine hydrochloride is a weak norepinephrine (NE) uptake inhibitor and possesses antitumor activity. Paroxetine hydrochloride is widely used in research concerning depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, hot flashes, and related conditions.

PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride (4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride), a reversible tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, is a serotonin (5-HT) synthesis inhibitor. PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride crosses the blood brain barrier and reduces 5-HT central availability.

Pimavanserin is a selective, brain-penetrant, inverse agonist of the 5-HT2A receptor with pIC₅₀ and pK_d of 8.73 and 9.3, respectively.

Vortioxetine (Lu AA 21004) hydrobromide is an antagonist of 5-HT_3A and 5-HT₇ receptors (K_i: 3.7 nM, 19 nM) and an inhibitor of 5-hydroxytryptamine transporter (SERT) (K_i: 1.6 nM), as well as a 5-HT_1A agonist and a partial 5-HT_1B agonist (K_i: 15 nM, 33 nM).

Nefazodone is an orally active phenylpiperazine antidepressant. Nefazodone can potently and selectively block postsynaptic 5-HT_2A receptors, and moderately inhibit 5-HT and noradrenaline reuptake. Nefazodone can also relieve the adverse effects of stress on the the immune system of mice. Nefazodone has a high affinity for CYP3A4 isoenzyme, which indicates that it has certain risk of agent-agent interaction.

Amitriptyline is an orally active tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). Amitriptyline mainly exerts its antidepressant effect by blocking SERT (K_i = 3.45 nM) and NET (K_i = 13.3 nM), thereby increasing the concentrations of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) in the synaptic cleft. Amitriptyline is also an agonist at α2A and TrkA/TrkB receptors, thereby exerting analgesic and neurotrophic activities (inhibiting cell apoptosis). Amitriptyline can reduce inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrosis. Amitriptyline binds to DAT (with K_i = 2.58 μM). Amitriptyline has high affinity for a series of receptors and can antagonize muscarinic cholinergic receptors (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5 receptors) (K_i = 11-24 nM), H1 receptors (K_i = 0.5-1.1 nM), adrenergic α1 receptors (K_i = 4.4 nM), etc., resulting in a series of side effects. Amitriptyline can block sodium channels and hERG potassium channel (IC₅₀ = 4.78 μM) and it has cardiotoxicity.

Amitriptyline hydrochloride is an orally active tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). Amitriptyline hydrochloride mainly exerts its antidepressant effect by blocking SERT (K_i = 3.45 nM) and NET (K_i = 13.3 nM), thereby increasing the concentrations of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) in the synaptic cleft. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is also an agonist at α2A and TrkA/TrkB receptors, thereby exerting analgesic and neurotrophic activities (inhibiting cell apoptosis). Amitriptyline hydrochloride can reduce inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrosis. Amitriptyline hydrochloride binds to DAT (with K_i = 2.58 μM). Amitriptyline hydrochloride has high affinity for a series of receptors and can antagonize muscarinic cholinergic receptors (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5 receptors) (K_i = 11-24 nM), H1 receptors (K_i = 0.5-1.1 nM), adrenergic α1 receptors (K_i = 4.4 nM), etc., resulting in a series of side effects. Amitriptyline hydrochloride can block sodium channels and hERG potassium channel (IC₅₀ = 4.78 μM) and it has cardiotoxicity.

4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine (L-PCPA) is a tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor targeting TPH1 and TPH2, with the activity of blocking serotonin biosynthesis. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine reduces the levels of serotonin and its metabolites in the brain without impairing the survival of serotonergic neurons. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine enhances anhedonic, depression-like and anxiety-like behaviors in mice with depleted noradrenergic and dopaminergic neurons. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine acts as a decarboxylation substrate for aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase from Bacillus atrophaeus. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine can be used in studies related to Parkinson's disease.

Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine Hydrochloride) is a natural DYRK inhibitor with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Harmine has a high affinity of 5-HT_2A serotonin receptor, with an K_i of 397 nM.

WAY-100635 maleate is a potent and selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A (5-HT1A) receptor antagonist with an IC₅₀ value of 0.91 nM and K_i value of 0.39 nM. WAY-100635 maleate has pIC₅₀ values for 5-HT1A and α1-adrenergic receptors of 8.9 and 6.6, respectively. WAY-100635 maleate is also a potent dopamine D₄ receptor agonist.

Jatrorrhizine chloride is an alkaloid isolated from?Coptis chinensis with neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antiplasmodial and antioxidant activities. Jatrorrhizine chloride is a potent and orally active inhibitor of?AChE?(IC₅₀=872 nM) over >115-fold selectivity for BuChE. Jatrorrhizine chloride reduces uptake of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) via inhibition of uptake-2 transporters.

Pimavanserin (ACP-103) hemitartrate is a potent and brain-penetrant5-HT 2A receptor inverse agonist with pIC₅₀ and pK_i of 8.73 and 9.3, respectively.

Oxatomide (KW-4354) is an orally active dual antagonist of the H1-histamine receptor and the P2X7 receptor, as well as an inhibitor of serotonin. Oxatomide possesses antihistaminic, antiallergic and anti-inflammatory activities. Oxatomide can be used in the research of allergic diseases.

Syk Inhibitor II is a potent, high selective and ATP-competitive Syk inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 41 nM. Syk Inhibitor II inhibits 5-HT release from RBL-cells with an IC₅₀ of 460 nM. Syk Inhibitor II shows less potent against other kinases and has anti-allergic effect.

Ansofaxine hydrochloride (LY03005; LPM570065) is a triple reuptake inhibitor; inhibits serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake with IC₅₀ values of 723, 491 and 763 nM, respectively.

Tetrahydro-β-carboline (Tryptoline) is a metabolite of tryptamine, also is a competitive serotonin reuptake inhibitor with an K_i value of 6.1 µM.