Frovatriptan succinate hydrate is a potent, high affinity, selective and orally active 5-HT1B, HT1D receptor agonist and a moderately potent 5-HT7 receptor agonist, with pKi values of 8.6, 8.4, and 6.7, respectively. Frovatriptan succinate hydrate is effective in treating the full spectrum of migraine including the associated symptoms of nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. Frovatriptan succinate hydrate can also be used as in mini-prophylaxis in menstrual migraine[1][2].
Gepirone is a selectively and affinitive 5-HT1A agonist. Gepirone binds selectively to 5-HT1A receptor binding site. Gepirone acts as an antidepressant agent can be used for anxiety and major depressive disorder research[1].
Vilazodone (EMD 68843; SB 659746A) is a combined serotonin specific reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist currently under clinical evaluation for the treatment of major depression.IC50 value:Target: SSRI; 5-HT1AVilazodone represents another option for the treatment of MDD. Vilazodone appears to have a favourable weight-gain profile based on short-term studies. Sexual side-effects were not consistently demonstrated when assessed using clinical rating scales but spontaneously reported AEs related to sexual functioning were observed. Additional controlled data regarding long-term efficacy and effectiveness will help characterise this new agent when used in maintenance treatment.
Perphenazine dihydrochloride is an orally active dopamine receptor and histamine-1 receptor antagonist, with Ki values of 0.56 nM (D2), 0.43 nM (D3), .6 nM (5-HT2A), respectively. Perphenazine dihydrochloride also binds to Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor. Perphenazine dihydrochloride inhibits cancer cell proliferation, and induces apoptosis. Perphenazine dihydrochloride can be used in the research of mental disease, cancer, inflammation[1][3][5].
Zimelidine dihydrochloride is a potent and selective inhibitor of serotonin 5-HT uptake and SERT. Zimelidine dihydrochloride is an antidepressant[1].
SB 271046 is a potent, selective and orally active 5-HT6 receptor antagonist with a pKi of 8.92-9.09. SB 271046 show >200-fold selective for the 5-HT6 receptor over other receptors, binding sites and ion channels. SB 271046 has anticonvulsant activity[1].
RU 24969 hemisuccinate is a preferential 5-HT1B agonist, with a Ki of 0.38 nM, but also displays appreciable affinity for the 5-HT1A receptor (Ki=2.5 nM), and has low affinity for other receptor sites in the brain. RU 24969 hemisuccinate could decrease fluid consumption and increase forward locomotion[1].
WAY-181187 (SAX-187) oxalate is a potent and selective full 5-HT6 receptor agonist with a Ki of 2.2 nM and an EC50 of 6.6 nM. WAY-181187 oxalate mediates 5-HT6 receptor-dependent signal pathways, such as cAMP, Fyn and ERK1/2 kinase, as specific agonist[1][2].
Sumatriptan (GR 43175) hydrochloride is an orally active 5-HT1 receptor agonist with Kis of 17 nM, 27 nM and 100 nM for 5-HT1D, 5-HT1B and 5-HT1A receptors, respectively. Sumatriptan hydrochloride can be used for migraine headache research[1][2].
BMY 14802 is a sigma-1 receptor (σ1R) antagonist, as well as an agonist at serotonin (5-HT) 1A and adrenergic alpha-1 receptors. BMY 14802 inhibits abnormal involuntary movement (AIM) in rat Parkinson's disease (PD) model, with down-regulating the expression of AIM[1][2].
Ketanserin tartrate is a selective 5-HT receptor antagonist. Ketanserin tartrate also blocks hERG current (IhERG) in a concentration-dependent manner (IC50=0.11 μM).
Deramciclane has a high affinity for 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors; it acts as an antagonist at both receptor subtypes and has inverse agonist properties at the 5-HT2C receptors without direct stimulatory agonist.
ML 10302 hydrochloride is a potent and selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist, with an EC50 of 4 nM。ML 10302 hydrochloride displays more than 680-fold selectivity over 5-HT3 receptor in binding assay[1][2].
5-HT4 antagonist 1 is a 5-HT4 receptor antagonist with a pKi of 9.6.
Clozapine (HF 1854) is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia. Clozapine is a potent antagonist of dopamine and a number of other receptors, with a Ki of 9.5 nM for M1 receptor.
RS 23597-190 (EP-A-501322) is a high affinity and selective 5-HT4 receptor antagonist. RS 23597-190 inhibits 5-HT-induced tachycardia. RS 23597-190 significantly inhibits superoxide production in high glucose[1][2].
Eplivanserin mixture is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and a 5-HT2A receptor antagonist, extracted from patent WO 2005/002578 A1[1].
JNJ-18038683 is a 5-Hydroxytryptamine Type 7 (5-HT7) receptor antagonist, with pKis of 8.19, 8.20 for rat and human 5-HT7 in HEK293 cells, respectively.
RU 24969 is a selective agonist at the 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptors; IC50 value:Target: 5-HT1A/1B agonistRU 24969 possesses preference for the purported 5-HT1B subtype of central 5-HT1 recognition site. The reported significant linear correlation between hypotensive activity following intravenous (i.v.) administration to anesthetized rats and affinity for the central 5-HT1 binding site could only be maintained by incorporation of the affinity of RU 24969 for its low and 8-OH-DPAT for its high affinity binding site [1]. The drug RU 24969 (10 mg/kg) inhibited the rate of synthesis of 5-HT in rat brain by about 50%. Pretreatment of rats with desmethylimipramine over a longer term or clenbuterol given acutely, treatments known to enhance the behavioural responses of rats to various other 5-HT agonists, did not alter the RU 24969-induced response [2]. RU 24969 (0.03-3.0mg/kg, s.c.) dose-dependently decreased water consumption in water deprived rats [3].
BMY-14802 hydrochloride (BMY-14802-1) is a selective and orally active sigma receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 112 nM. BMY-14802 hydrochloride is also a 5-HT1A and adrenergic α1 receptors agonist. BMY-14802 hydrochloride has antipsychotic effects[1][2][3].
Alaproclate (GEA 654) hydrochloride is a selective and orally active serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI). Alaproclate hydrochloride also acts as a potent, reversible and noncompetitive antagonist of the NMDA receptor coupled ion flow[1][2].
7-Desmethyl-3-hydroxyagomelatine (3-Hydroxy-7-desmethyl agomelatine), a metabolite of Agomelatine, has less activity than Agomelatine[1]. Agomelatine is a melatonergic (MT1 and MT2) agonist and serotonergic (5HT2C) antagonist[1][2].
Cisapride(R 51619) is a nonselective 5-HT4 receptor agonist, it is also a potent hERG potassium channel inhibitor.IC50 Value: 0.14 μM(EC50 for 5-HT4 receptor) [1]; 9.8 μM (Kv4.3) [2]Target: 5-HT4 Receptorin vitro: Cisapride showed higher inhibitory effects on a hERG current, as indicated by its IC50 of 9.4 × 10-9 M [1]. cisapride on cloned Kv4.3 channels stably expressed in Chinese hamster ovary cells were investigated using the whole-cell patch-clamp technique. Cisapride inhibited Kv4.3 in a concentration-dependent manner with IC50 values of 9.8 uM [2].in vivo: Cisapride (1 mg/kg i.v.), when administered 10 min after the start of GR113808 infusion, did not stimulate either antral or colonic motor activity under treatment with GR113808. The enhanced antral or colonic motor activity induced by these drugs was antagonized by treatment with GR113808 in dogs [3]. cisapride could not bring about more colitis damages through 5HT(4) receptors. Based on the present study further researches are required for investigating the exact roles of 5HT(4) receptors in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis[4].Toxicity: cardiac arrythmies
Volinanserin is a potent and selective antagonist of 5-HT2 receptor, with a Ki of 0.36 nM, and shows 300-fold selectivity for 5-HT2 receptor over 5-HT1c, alpha-1 and DA D2 receptors. Volinanserin has antipsychotic activity.
Clovoxamine (DU23811) (Compound 35) has binding affinity for serotonin transporter (SERT) (Ki: 61 nM). Clovoxamine is a 5-HT and norepinephrine reuptake (NE) re-uptake inhibitor. Clovoxamine is an antidepressant[1][2][3].
LY125180 is a serotonin uptake inhibitor. LY125180 competitively inhibits the uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine by cortical synaptosomes and of dopamine by striatal synaptosomes, with Ki values of 0.06 μM, 2.2 μM and 2.5 μM respectively[1].
Alosetron D3 (GR 68755 D3) is a deuterium labeled Alosetron. Alosetron is a serotonin 5HT3-receptor antagonist[1].
UCSF678 is a 42 nM arrestin-biased partial agonist at the 5-HT5AR with a more restricted off-target profile and decreased assay liabilities. UCSF678 is a selective probe with which to study the function of the 5-HT5AR[1].
Isamoltane hemifumarate is a selective antagonist of 5-HT1B receptor, with an IC50 of 39 nM for inhibits the binding of [125I]ICYP to 5-HT1B recognition sites in rat brain membranes. Isamoltane hemifumarate is also a β-adrenoceptor ligand, with an IC50 of 8.4 nM. Isamoltane hemifumarate shows anxiolytic activity[1].
Vortioxetine is a inhibitor of 5-HT1A, 5-HT1B, 5-HT3A, 5-HT7 receptor and SERT, with Ki values of 15 nM, 33 nM, 3.7 nM, 19 nM and 1.6 nM, respectively.