Chemistry:AAZ-A-154

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Short description: Chemical compound
AAZ-A-154
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC14H20N2O
Molar mass232.327 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

AAZ-A-154 is a novel isotryptamine derivative which acts as a 5-HT2A receptor agonist discovered and synthesized by the lab of Professor David E. Olson at UCDavis. Animal studies suggest that it produces antidepressant effects without the psychedelic action typical of drugs from this class.[1][2] In tests, AAZ-A-154 had antidepressant effects in mice without causing the head-twitch response linked to hallucinogenic effects.[3] Due to the rapidly-induced and enduring neuroplasticity, AAZ-A-154 is a member of the class of compounds known as non-hallucinogenic psychoplastogens.[4] This compound, as well as related compounds, are licensed by Delix Therapeutics and are being developed as potential medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders.[4]

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References

  1. "Psychedelic-inspired drug discovery using an engineered biosensor". Cell 184 (10): 2779–2792.e18. May 2021. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2021.03.043. PMID 33915107. 
  2. Olson DE, Dunlap L, Wagner FF, "N-substituted indoles and other heterocycles for treating brain disorders", WO patent 2020176597, published 3 September 2020, assigned to The Regents of the University of California
  3. Cross, Ryan (2021-09-27). "Delix raises $70 million to synthesize psychedelic-inspired drugs". https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/neuroscience/Delix-raises-70-million-synthesize/99/web/2021/09. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Can we take the high out of psychedelics?" (in en-GB). Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/psychedelics-without-the-high. Retrieved 2022-07-07.