| Bioactivity | Doxepin hydrochloride is an orally active tricyclic antidepressant agent. Doxepin hydrochloride is a potent and selective histamine receptor H1 antagonist. Doxepin hydrochloride is also a potent CYP450 inhibitor and significantly inhibits CYP450 2C19 and 1A2[1][2].Doxepin inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine as a tricyclic antidepressant[3]..Doxepin has therapeutic effects in atopic dermatitis,chronic urticarial,can improve cognitive processes, protect central nervous system[4]..Doxepin has also been proposed as a protective factor against oxidative stress[5].. |
| Invitro | The protective effect of doxepin is associated with the enhancement of PSD-95 and synapsin 1 expression via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway[6].. Western Blot Analysis Cell Line: |
| In Vivo | Doxepin (intraperitoneal injection of 1 mg/kg and 5 mg/kg doxepin once a day for 21 days) can protect against the Aβ1-42-induced memory impairment in rats[6].. Animal Model: |
| Name | Doxepin Hydrochloride |
| CAS | 1229-29-4 |
| Formula | C19H22ClNO |
| Molar Mass | 315.84 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
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