Chemistry:Phaclofen

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Phaclofen
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Names
IUPAC name
[3-amino-2-(4-chlorophenyl)propyl]phosphonic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C9H13ClNO3P
Molar mass 249.631 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Phaclofen, or phosphonobaclofen, is a selective antagonist for the GABAB receptor.[1] It was the first selective GABAB antagonist discovered, but its utility was limited by the fact that it does not cross the blood brain barrier.[2]

References

  1. David I.B. KerrCorresponding author contact information, Jennifer Ong, Rolf H. Prager, Bruce D. Gynther, David R. Curtis (3 March 1987). "Phaclofen: a peripheral and central baclofen antagonist". Brain Research 405 (1): 150–154. doi:10.1016/0006-8993(87)90999-1. PMID 3032346. 
  2. "Phosphinic acid analogues of GABA. 2. Selective, orally active GABAB antagonists". J Med Chem 38 (17): 3313–3331. August 18, 1995. doi:10.1021/jm00017a016. PMID 7650685. 


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See also
Receptor/signaling modulators
GABAA receptor positive modulators
GABA metabolism/transport modulators

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