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Description: 5-HT2A and α1 adrenoceptor antagonist; also enhances neural differentiation; antidepressant and neuroprotectant
Chemical Name: 2-[3-[4-(3-Chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3(2H)-one hydrochloride
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Trazodone hydrochloride
Trazodone hydrochloride is a 5-HT2A and α1 adrenoceptor antagonist. Enhances neuronal differentiation of mouse and human neural progenitor cells. Also inhibits PERK/eIF2α-P-mediated reduction in protein synthesis and restores memory deficits in a mouse dementia model. Antidepressant and neuroprotectant.
Compound Libraries for Trazodone hydrochloride
Trazodone hydrochloride is also offered as part of the Tocriscreen 2.0 Max, Tocriscreen FDA-Approved Drugs and Tocriscreen Stem Cell Library. Find out more about compound libraries available from Tocris.
Technical Data for Trazodone hydrochloride
| M. Wt | 408.32 |
| Formula | C19H22ClN5O.HCl |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 25332-39-2 |
| PubChem ID | 62935 |
| InChI Key | OHHDIOKRWWOXMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | ClC1=CC=CC(N2CCN(CC2)CCCN3N=C4C=CC=CN4C3=O)=C1.Cl |
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References for Trazodone hydrochloride
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Bortolotto et al (2017) Proneurogenic effects of traz. in murine and human neural progenitor cells. ACS Chem.Neurosci. 8 2027 PMID: 28636360
Halliday et al (2017) Repurposed drugs targeting eIF2α-P-mediated translational repression prevent neurodegeneration in mice. Brain 140 1768 PMID: 28430857
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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.
Depression Poster
Major depressive disorder is characterized by depressed mood and a loss of interest and/or pleasure. Updated in 2015 this poster highlights presynaptic and postsynaptic targets for the potential treatment of major depressive disorder, as well as outlining the pharmacology of currently approved antidepressant drugs.
Parkinson's Disease Poster
Parkinson's disease (PD) causes chronic disability and is the second most common neurodegenerative condition. This poster outlines the neurobiology of the disease, as well as highlighting current therapeutic treatments for symptomatic PD, and emerging therapeutic strategies to delay PD onset and progression.