Bioactivity | PNU-177864 hydrochloride is a potent, selective and orally active dopamine D3 receptor antagonist. PNU-177864 hydrochloride is structurally consistent with a cationic amphiphilic drug (CAD) and induces phospholipidosis in vivo. PNU-177864 hydrochloride antischizophrenic activity[1][2]. |
In Vivo | PNU-177864 (12.5-200 mg/kg; oral gavage; daily; for 2-4 weeks; Sprague-Dawley rats) treatment induces phospholipidosis in unusual target organs in dogs or rats including epididymis, pituitary, and hair follicles[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | PNU-177864 hydrochloride |
CAS | 1783978-03-9 |
Formula | C18H22ClF3N2O3S |
Molar Mass | 438.89 |
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]. Rudmann DG, et al. Epididymal and systemic phospholipidosis in rats and dogs treated with the dopamine D3 selective antagonist PNU-177864. Toxicol Pathol. 2004 May-Jun;32(3):326-32. [2]. Vonderfecht SL, et al. Myopathy related to administration of a cationic amphiphilic drug and the use of multidose drug distribution analysis to predict its occurrence. Toxicol Pathol. 2004 May-Jun;32(3):318-25. |