Bioactivity | Firazorexton hydrate (TAK-994) is a potent, brain-penetrant, and orally active orexin type 2 receptor (OX2R) agonist (EC50: 19 nM). Firazorexton hydrate inhibits fragmentation of wakefulness and cataplexy-like episodes in mouse models of narcolepsy[1]. |
Target | EC50: 19 nM (OX2R) |
Name | Firazorexton hydrate |
CAS | 2861934-86-1 |
Formula | C22H25F3N2O4S.3/2H2O |
Molar Mass | 497.53 |
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]. Ishikawa T, et al. TAK-994, a Novel Orally Available Brain-Penetrant Orexin 2 Receptor-Selective Agonist, Suppresses Fragmentation of Wakefulness and Cataplexy-Like Episodes in Mouse Models of Narcolepsy. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2023 Jun;385(3):193-204. |