| Bioactivity | Tesofensine (NS-2330) is a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor inducing a potent inhibition of the re-uptake process in the synaptic cleft of the neurotransmitters dopamine (DA; IC50=6.5 nM), norepinephrine (NE;IC50=1.7 nM), and serotonin (5-HT;IC50=11 nM), and with potentials as an anti-obesity agent[1]. Tesofensine is a CNS acting anti-obesity agent[2]. |
| Target | DA/NE/5-HT |
| In Vivo | Tesofensine (a single dose of 0.1-3 mg/kg, s.c.) induces hypophagia in the DIO rat. A single dose of Tesofensine (0. 1-3 mg/kg, s.c.) robustly and dose dependently inhibits food intake in DIO rats over the 12 h nocturnal observation period. Daily administration of a moderate dose of Tesofensine (2.0 mg/kg, s.c.) over 16 days triggers a significant reduction in body weight after 4 days of administration relative to vehicle-treated controls[3]. Animal Model: |
| Name | Tesofensine |
| CAS | 195875-84-4 |
| Formula | C17H23Cl2NO |
| Molar Mass | 328.28 |
| 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]. Lieuwe Appel, et al. Tesofensine, a novel triple monoamine re-uptake inhibitor with anti-obesity effects: dopamine transporter occupancy as measured by PET. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2014 Feb;24(2):251-61. [2]. Ann A Coulter, et al. Centrally Acting Agents for Obesity: Past, Present, and Future. Drugs. 2018 Jul;78(11):1113-1132. [3]. Anne Marie D Axel, et al. Tesofensine, a novel triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor, induces appetite suppression by indirect stimulation of alpha1 adrenoceptor and dopamine D1 receptor pathways in the diet-induced obese rat.Neuropsychopharmacology. 2010 J |