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Description: 5-HT2A antagonist; also D4 antagonist
Alternative Names: RP 62203
Chemical Name: 2-[3-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-2H-naphthyl[1,8-cd]isothiazole-1,1-dioxide
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Fananserin
Fananserin is a 5-HT2A receptor antagonist that also displays high affinity at D4 receptors (Ki values are 0.26, 2.93, 25, 38, 70 and 726 nM for 5-HT2A, D4, H1, α1, 5-HT1A and D2 receptors respectively). Inhibits inositol phosphate formation evoked by 5-HT in vitro (IC50 = 7.76 nM) and antagonizes mescaline-induced head twitches in vivo.
Technical Data for Fananserin
| M. Wt | 425.52 |
| Formula | C23H24FN3O2S |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 127625-29-0 |
| PubChem ID | 60785 |
| InChI Key | VGIGHGMPMUCLIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | FC1=CC=C(C=C1)N1CCN(CCCN2C3=C4C(=CC=CC4=CC=C3)S2(=O)=O)CC1 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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References for Fananserin
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Malleron et al (1991) Naphthosultam derivatives: a new class of potent and selective 5-HT2 antagonists. J.Med.Chem. 34 2477 PMID: 1908521
Doble et al (1992) Pharmacological characterization of RP 62203, a novel 5-hydroxytryptamine 5-HT2 receptor antagonist. Br.J.Pharmacol. 105 27 PMID: 1596688
Heuillet et al (1996) The naphtosultam derivative RP 62203 (fananserin) has high affinity for the DA D4 receptor. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 314 229 PMID: 8957240
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5-HT Receptors Scientific Review
Written by Nicholas M. Barnes and John F. Neumaier, this review summarizes the various serotonin receptor subtypes and their importance in mediating the role of serotonin in numerous physiological and pharmacological processes. Compounds available from Tocris are listed.
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