Bioactivity | 5-MCA-NAT is a melatonin agonist that may target the melatoninMT3 receptor. 5-MCA-NAT can contract the colonic band in a concentration-dependent manner and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucomatous monkey eyes, inhibiting the increase in IOP[1][2]. |
Target | Melatonin MT3 receptor |
Name | 5-MCA-NAT |
CAS | 190277-13-5 |
Formula | C14H17N3O3 |
Molar Mass | 275.30 |
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]. Lucchelli A, et al. Investigation into the contractile response of melatonin in the guinea-pig isolated proximal colon: the role of 5-HT4 and melatonin receptors. Br J Pharmacol. 1997 Aug;121(8):1775-81. [2]. Serle JB, et al. Effect of 5-MCA-NAT, a putative melatonin MT3 receptor agonist, on intraocular pressure in glaucomatous monkey eyes. J Glaucoma. 2004 Oct;13(5):385-8. |