HP-505
HP-505 is a
Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals.[1] In mice, HP-505 was a potent inhibitor of tetrabenazine-induced ptosis which may indicate antidepressant activity.[2]
Pharmacology
5-HT | NE | DA | NE:5-HT | DA:5-HT |
---|---|---|---|---|
0.19 ± 0.04 | 0.34 ± 0.1 | 0.66 ± 0.15 | 1.8 | 3.5 |
The inhibitory effect of HP-505 on serotonin reuptake is approximately 1.8 and 3.5 times stronger than on norepinephrine and dopamine, respectively.[1] Subsequent investigations have found that HP-505 acts on presynaptic dopamine transporters and is devoid of anticholinergic effects.[3]
Synthesis
The N-methylated analog is called HP-365 [59142-29-9].
An older synthesis is available, although more modern methods exist now:[4]
References
- ^ S2CID 45400599.
- PMID 850252.
- ISBN 978-1-4832-8363-0.
- ISSN 0022-2623.
- ^ Victor J. Bauer & Raymond W. Kosley, Jr., U.S. patent 3,959,475 (1976 to CNA Holdings LLC).