Azaphen free base
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Azaphen free base (Azafen free base) is an orally active tricyclic antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and monoamines, regulates the 5-HT2c receptor, and exerts sedative, antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. Azaphen free base increases the bioavailability of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, does not block muscarinic receptors or affect monoamine oxidase activity, and binds to the human serotonin transporter via salt bridges, π-stacking, π-cation and hydrophobic interactions. Azaphen free base can be used in studies related to depression.
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- CAS No.: 24886-52-0
- Formula: C16H19N5O
- Molecular Weight:297.35
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Biological Activity
Description
In Vitro
Azaphen (5-20 mg/kg; p.o.; single dose) free base (Azafen free base) exhibits pronounced antidepressant activity in the Porsolt behavioral despair test, with significant reductions in immobility duration at oral doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg[2].
Azaphen free base exhibits pronounced antidepressant activity in the Normura forced swimming test with significant reductions in depressive state duration[2].
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In Vivo
Azaphen free base binds preferentially to the allosteric (S2) site of hSERT with minimal conformational change from its solid-state structure, stabilized by multiple key interactions including a salt bridge, pi-stacking, and pi-cation interactions[3].
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Animal Model:Mongrel albino rats (70-90 days old, 200-250 g, behavioral despair induced via Porsolt forced swimming test)[2]
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Dosage:5 mg/kg; 10 mg/kg; 20 mg/kg
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Administration:p.o.; single dose
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Result:Significantly shortened the duration of immobility (depressive state) compared to control.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 24886-52-0
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Molecular Weight 297.35
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Formula C16H19N5O
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SMILES
CN1C2=C(C=CC=C2)OC3=NN=C(N4CCN(CC4)C)C=C31
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Synonyms
Azafen free base; Pipofezin; Pipofezine
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Publications (1)
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Most Recent
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Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj
5-Hydroxytryptamine activates a 5-HT/c-Myc/SLC6A4 signaling loop in non-small cell lung cancer. [Abstract]2022 Apr;1866(4):130093. PMID: 35066124
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