Lecozotan

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Lecozotan
File:Lecozotan structure.svg
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-Cyano-N-[(2R)-2-[4-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-5-yl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-N-2-pyridinylbenzamide hydrochloride
Identifiers
CAS Number 434283-16-6
ATC code none
PubChem CID 11156648
Chemical data
Formula C28H30ClN5O3
Molar mass 520.021 g/mol[[Script error: No such module "String".]]
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Lecozotan is an investigational drug by Wyeth tested for improvement of cognitive functions of Alzheimer's disease patients.[1] As of June 2008, the first Phase III clinical trial has been completed.[2]

Method of action

Lecozotan is a competitive, selective 5-HT1A receptor antagonist[3] which enhances the potassium-stimulated release of acetylcholine and glutamate.[4]

References

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  1. H. Spreitzer (August 13, 2008). "Neue Wirkstoffe - Lecozotan". Österreichische Apothekerzeitung (in German) (17/2007): 805. 
  2. ClinicalTrials
  3. Schlechter, LE; Smith, DL; Rosenzweig-Lipson, S; Sukoff, SJ; Dawson, LA; Marquis, K; Jones, D; Piesla, M; Andree, T (June 10, 2005). "Lecotozan (SRA-333): A selective serotonin1A receptor antagonist that enhances the stimulated release of glutamate and acetylcholine in the hippocampus and promotes procognitive effects". Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 314 (3): 1274. doi:10.1124/jpet.105.086363. PMID 15951399. 
  4. Childers, WE Jr, Harrison, BL, Abou-Gharbia, MA, Raje, S, Parks, V, Pangalos, MN, Schechter, LE (2007). "Lecozotan Hydrochloride". Drugs of the Future. 32 (5): 399–407. doi:10.1358/dof.2007.032.05.1092901.