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Description: 5-HT and NA reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Alternative Names: Lopramine,Leo 640
Chemical Name: 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-[[3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz(Z)[b,f]azepin-5-yl)propyl]methylamino]ethanone
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Lofepramine
Lofepramine is a serotonin and noradrenalin re-uptake inhibitor (SNRI) that is metabolized to desipramine. Produces inhibition of liver tryptophan pyrollase activity in vitro and displays antidepressant properties in vivo.
Technical Data for Lofepramine
| M. Wt | 418.97 |
| Formula | C26H27N2OCl |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 23047-25-8 |
| PubChem ID | 3947 |
| InChI Key | SAPNXPWPAUFAJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | CN(CCCN1C2=CC=CC=C2CCC2=CC=CC=C12)CC(=O)C1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1 |
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 Lofepramine
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Leonard (1987) A comparison of the pharmacological properties of the novel tricyclic antidepressant lofepramine with its major metabolite, desipramine: a review. Int.Clin.Psychopharmacol. 2 281 PMID: 2891742
Badawy et al (1991) The effects of lofepramine and desmethylimipramine on tryptophan metabolism and disposition in the rat Biochem.Pharmacol. 42 921 PMID: 1867646
Kelly and Leonard (1999) An investigation of the antidepressant properties of lofepramine and its desmethylated metabolites in the forced swim and olfactory bulbectomized rat models of depression. Eur.Neuropsychopharmacol. 9 101 PMID: 10082234
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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.