Bioactivity | Geissoschizine methyl ether, a major indole alkaloid found in Uncaria hook, is a major active component of Yokukansan with psychotropic effects. Geissoschizine methyl ether is potent 5-HT1A receptor agonist[1][2]. |
Name | Geissoschizine methyl ether |
CAS | 60314-89-8 |
Formula | C22H26N2O3 |
Molar Mass | 366.45 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
Reference | [1]. Matsumoto T, et al. In vitro identification of human cytochrome P450 isoforms involved in the metabolism of Geissoschizine methyl ether, an active component of the traditional Japanese medicine Yokukansan. Xenobiotica. 2016;46(4):325-34. [2]. Nishi A, et al. Geissoschizine methyl ether, an alkaloid in Uncaria hook, is a potent serotonin ₁A receptor agonist and candidate for amelioration of aggressiveness and sociality by yokukansan. Neuroscience. 2012 Apr 5;207:124-36. |