| Bioactivity | Strictosidinic acid, an orally active glycoside indole monoterpene alkaloid isolated from Psychotria myriantha leaves, inhibits precursor enzymes of 5-HT biosynthesis and reduces the 5-HT levels. Strictosidinic acid has peripheral analgesic and antipyretic activities in mice[1][2]. |
| In Vivo | Strictosidinic acid (20 μg/μl; intra-hippocampal injection) causes a significance of 83.5% reduction in 5-HT levels. Strictosidinic acid (10 mg/kg; i.p.) causes a 63.4% reduction in 5-HT levels and a 67.4% reduction in DOPAC values in male Wistar rats, weighing 200-250 g[1]. |
| Name | Strictosidinic acid |
| CAS | 150148-81-5 |
| Formula | C26H32N2O9 |
| Molar Mass | 516.54 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. F M Farias, et al. Strictosidinic Acid, Isolated From Psychotria Myriantha Mull. Arg. (Rubiaceae), Decreases Serotonin Levels in Rat Hippocampus. Fitoterapia. 2012 Sep;83(6):1138-43. [2]. F M Farias, et al. Monoamine Levels in Rat Striatum After Acute Intraperitoneal Injection of Strictosidinic Acid Isolated From Psychotria Myriantha Mull. Arg. (Rubiaceae). Phytomedicine. 2010 Mar;17(3-4):289-91. |