Bioactivity | 2-Methyl-5-HT maleate (2-Methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine maleate) is a potent and selective 5-HT3 receptor agonist. 2-Methyl-5-HT maleate is shown to display anti-depressive-like effects[1]. |
In Vivo | 2-Methyl-5-HT maleate (2-Methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine maleate) (i.p.; 3 mg/kg; 45 minutes) significantly decreases time of immobility as compared to controls thus showing anti-depressive-like effects[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | 2-Methyl-5-HT maleate |
CAS | 78263-91-9 |
Formula | C15H18N2O5 |
Molar Mass | 306.31 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Sumaya IC, et al. Differential effects of a short-term high-fat diet in an animal model of depression in rats treated with the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, ondansetron, the 5-HT3 receptor agonist, 2-methyl-5-HT, and the SSRI, fluoxetine. Pharmacol Biochem B |