Chemistry:Ensaculin

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Short description: Chemical compound
Ensaculin
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Elimination half-life13.7 hours
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FormulaC26H32N2O5
Molar mass452.543 g·mol−1
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Ensaculin (KA-672) is a drug from the coumarin family, which has been researched as a potential treatment for dementia. It acts on a number of receptor systems, being both a weak NMDA antagonist and a 5HT1A agonist.[1][2] Animal studies have shown promising nootropic effects,[3][4] although efficacy in humans has yet to be proven. It was well tolerated in human trials, with the main side effect being orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure).[5]

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References

  1. "The putative cognitive enhancer KA-672.HCl is an uncompetitive voltage-dependent NMDA receptor antagonist". NeuroReport 9 (18): 4193–7. December 1998. doi:10.1097/00001756-199812210-00035. PMID 9926872. 
  2. "The discriminative stimulus effects of KA 672, a putative cognitive enhancer: evidence for a 5-HT1A component". Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior 60 (3): 703–7. July 1998. doi:10.1016/S0091-3057(98)00043-4. PMID 9678654. 
  3. "Ensaculin (KA-672 HCl): a multitransmitter approach to dementia treatment". CNS Drug Reviews 8 (2): 143–58. 2002. doi:10.1111/j.1527-3458.2002.tb00220.x. PMID 12177685. 
  4. "Anseculin improves passive avoidance learning of aged mice". Pharmacological Research 47 (3): 225–33. March 2003. doi:10.1016/S1043-6618(02)00311-0. PMID 12591018. 
  5. "KA 672-HCl, a neuronal activator against dementia: tolerability, safety, and preliminary pharmacokinetics after single and multiple oral doses in healthy male and female volunteers". Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 38 (4): 373–81. April 1998. doi:10.1002/j.1552-4604.1998.tb04438.x. PMID 9590466.