1-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-3-propylurea
1-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-3-propylurea is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H15N3OS. It is commonly known as **BTS-2**.
**Structure:**
* It consists of a benzothiazole ring attached to a urea group at the 2-position.
* A propyl group is attached to the nitrogen atom of the urea group.
**Importance in Research:**
BTS-2 is a research chemical of interest due to its potential biological activities, particularly in the field of **neurobiology and drug discovery**. Here's why:
* **Anticonvulsant Activity:** Research has shown that BTS-2 exhibits anticonvulsant activity in animal models. It has been investigated as a potential therapeutic agent for epilepsy.
* **Modulation of Neurotransmitter Systems:** BTS-2 interacts with various neurotransmitter systems, including the GABAergic and cholinergic systems. These interactions may contribute to its anticonvulsant and other pharmacological effects.
* **Potential for Drug Discovery:** The unique chemical structure and biological activity of BTS-2 make it a valuable starting point for the development of new drugs targeting neurological disorders.
**Further Research:**
While BTS-2 holds promise, further research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms of action, pharmacological profile, and potential therapeutic applications. This includes:
* **Preclinical studies:** To investigate the safety and efficacy of BTS-2 in various animal models.
* **Clinical trials:** To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of BTS-2 in human patients.
* **Structure-activity relationship studies:** To explore how modifications to the chemical structure of BTS-2 may affect its biological activity.
**Note:** BTS-2 is a research chemical and is not currently approved for use in humans. It is important to consult with qualified healthcare professionals before using any research chemical.
Cross-References
| ID Source | ID |
|---|---|
| PubMed CID | 2130250 |
| CHEMBL ID | 1453029 |
| CHEBI ID | 119827 |
| SCHEMBL ID | 6228337 |
Synonyms (13)
| Synonym |
|---|
| OPREA1_200986 |
| MLS000516575 |
| smr000342744 |
| CHEBI:119827 |
| 1-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-3-propylurea |
| AKOS001040840 |
| HMS2752F03 |
| SR-01000040265-1 |
| sr-01000040265 |
| SCHEMBL6228337 |
| CHEMBL1453029 |
| Q27207305 |
| Z44592241 |
Drug Classes (1)
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| benzothiazoles | |
| [compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res] | |
Protein Targets (13)
Potency Measurements
| Protein | Taxonomy | Measurement | Average (µ) | Min (ref.) | Avg (ref.) | Max (ref.) | Bioassay(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain A, Beta-lactamase | Escherichia coli K-12 | Potency | 17.7828 | 0.0447 | 17.8581 | 100.0000 | AID485294 |
| Luciferase | Photinus pyralis (common eastern firefly) | Potency | 9.5283 | 0.0072 | 15.7588 | 89.3584 | AID588342 |
| glp-1 receptor, partial | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 28.1838 | 0.0184 | 6.8060 | 14.1254 | AID624417 |
| BRCA1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 1.5849 | 0.8913 | 7.7225 | 25.1189 | AID624202 |
| ATAD5 protein, partial | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 5.8940 | 0.0041 | 10.8903 | 31.5287 | AID504466; AID504467 |
| nonstructural protein 1 | Influenza A virus (A/WSN/1933(H1N1)) | Potency | 12.5893 | 0.2818 | 9.7212 | 35.4813 | AID2326 |
| NPC intracellular cholesterol transporter 1 precursor | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 2.2387 | 0.0126 | 2.4518 | 25.0177 | AID485313 |
| chromobox protein homolog 1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 89.1251 | 0.0060 | 26.1688 | 89.1251 | AID540317 |
| importin subunit beta-1 isoform 1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 16.3601 | 5.8048 | 36.1306 | 65.1308 | AID540253 |
| ras-related protein Rab-9A | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 2.5119 | 0.0002 | 2.6215 | 31.4954 | AID485297 |
| snurportin-1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 16.3601 | 5.8048 | 36.1306 | 65.1308 | AID540253 |
| GTP-binding nuclear protein Ran isoform 1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 16.3601 | 5.8048 | 16.9962 | 25.9290 | AID540253 |
| Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 7.9433 | 1.9953 | 25.5327 | 50.1187 | AID624287 |
| [prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | |||||||
Biological Processes (5)
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| negative regulation of inflammatory response to antigenic stimulus | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| renal water homeostasis | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| regulation of insulin secretion | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| cellular response to glucagon stimulus | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
Molecular Functions (2)
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| G protein activity | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| adenylate cyclase activator activity | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
Ceullar Components (1)
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| plasma membrane | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
Bioassays (13)
| Assay ID | Title | Year | Journal | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID1745845 | Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression | |||
| AID504810 | Antagonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign | 2010 | Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7 | A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor. |
| AID651635 | Viability Counterscreen for Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression | |||
| AID504812 | Inverse Agonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign | 2010 | Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7 | A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor. |
| [information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||||
Research
Studies (5)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (20.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 3 (60.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (20.00) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 12.56
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| This Compound (12.56) All Compounds (24.57) |
Study Types
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 5 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||