Bioactivity | Mesdopetam (IRL790) hemitartrate is a dopamine D3 receptor antagonist (Ki=90 nM; IC50=9.8 μM for human recombinant D3 receptor) with psychomotor stabilizing properties. Mesdopetam hemitartrate is used for the research of motor and psychiatric complications in Parkinson disease[1][2]. |
In Vivo | Mesdopetam (IRL790) (3.7, 11, 33, or 100 µmol/kg; s.c.) hemitartrate dose-dependently inhibits the behavioral activation following pretreatment with D-amphetamine or MK-80[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | Mesdopetam hemitartrate |
CAS | 2562346-14-7 |
Formula | C12H18FNO3S.1/2C4H6O6 |
Molar Mass | 700.77 |
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) |
Reference | [1]. Waters S, et al. Preclinical Pharmacology of [2-(3-Fluoro-5-Methanesulfonyl-phenoxy)Ethyl](Propyl)amine (IRL790), a Novel Dopamine Transmission Modulator for the Treatment of Motor and Psychiatric Complications in Parkinson Disease. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. [2]. Becanovic K, et al. Effects of a Novel Psychomotor Stabilizer, IRL790, on Biochemical Measures of Synaptic Markers and Neurotransmission. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2020;374(1):126-133. |