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eltoprazine

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Description

Eltoprazine is a potent and selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist that has been investigated for its potential therapeutic effects in a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. It is a synthetic compound that was developed in the 1980s. Eltoprazine's effects on the central nervous system include anxiolytic, antidepressant, and antipsychotic activity. It is studied for its potential to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. Eltoprazine's selective affinity for the 5-HT1A receptor is believed to contribute to its therapeutic properties. Research suggests that it may modulate serotonin neurotransmission in the brain, leading to its observed effects. However, despite promising preclinical studies, eltoprazine has not been approved for clinical use, and its potential for treating psychiatric disorders remains under investigation.'

eltoprazine: RN given refers to parent cpd; suppresses hyperpolarizing responses to serotonin in rat hippocampus [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID65853
CHEMBL ID282614
SCHEMBL ID177715
MeSH IDM0176039

Synonyms (51)

Synonym
bdbm50035057
1-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-5-yl)-piperazine
(eltoprazine)1-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-5-yl)-piperazine
PDSP2_000559
NCGC00159533-01
eltoprazine
1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-5-yl)piperazine
eltoprazina [spanish]
1-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)piperazine
eltoprazinum [latin]
eltoprazine [inn]
PDSP1_000561
CHEMBL282614 ,
L000982
FT-0667839
98206-09-8
98224-03-4
510m006ko6 ,
eltoprazinum
unii-510m006ko6
eltoprazina
1-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-5-yl)piperazine
AKOS016007669
AM1234
piperazine, 1-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-5-yl)-
CS-3216
HY-16687
1-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-5-yl)-piperazine
4-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-5-yl)piperazine
1-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-5-yl)piperazine
4-(2,3-dihydro-benzo[1,4]dioxin-5-yl)-piperazine
(2,3-dihydro[1,4]benzodioxin-5-yl)piperazine
4-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-5-yl)-piperazine
1-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)-piperazine
1-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)piperazin
n-(benzodioxan-5-yl)piperazine
SCHEMBL177715
eltoprazine [mi]
eltoprazine [mart.]
DTXSID5048425
mfcd00868056
DB12883
BCP19313
Q5367896
Z2044804716
BRD-K86171477-003-01-9
SB16767
H11026
1-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-5-yl)piperazine hydrochloride hydrochloride
A902315
EN300-1839382

Research Excerpts

Effects

Eltoprazine has a weak antagonistic action (IC50 = 7 microM) on the 5-HT1C receptor as revealed by inhibition of the5-HT-induced accumulation of inositol phosphates in the choroid plexus of the pig.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Eltoprazine has a weak antagonistic action (IC50 = 7 microM) on the 5-HT1C receptor as revealed by inhibition of the 5-HT-induced accumulation of inositol phosphates in the choroid plexus of the pig."( Neurochemical profile of eltoprazine.
Schipper, J; Sijbesma, H; Tulp, MT, 1990
)
1.3
"Eltoprazine has potential clinical application for dyskinesia."( Eltoprazine modulated gamma oscillations on ameliorating L-dopa-induced dyskinesia in rats.
Bi, Y; Deng, Y; Guan, J; Wang, P; Wang, Z; Yang, H; Yu, J; Zhang, W, 2023
)
3.07
"Eltoprazine has a weak antagonistic action (IC50 = 7 microM) on the 5-HT1C receptor as revealed by inhibition of the 5-HT-induced accumulation of inositol phosphates in the choroid plexus of the pig."( Neurochemical profile of eltoprazine.
Schipper, J; Sijbesma, H; Tulp, MT, 1990
)
1.3

Treatment

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Treatment with eltoprazine (DU 28853) increased the number of entries by male mice into compartments containing the odors of male and female conspecifics. "( Effects of eltoprazine hydrochloride on reactivity to conspecific or novel odors and activity.
Kemble, ED; Ostrem, JL; Rawleigh, JM, 1992
)
1.03

Pharmacokinetics

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The mean elimination half-life of eltoprazine in plasma was about 8 hours."( Pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in healthy subjects.
Mathlener, IS; Raghoebar, M; van Harten, J, 1990
)
0.88
" Values of tmax varied from 1 to 4 h after oral administration."( Pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in healthy male subjects after single dose oral and intravenous administration.
Cournot, A; Mak, M; Pistorius, MC; Raghoebar, M; Roseboom, H; Van Harten, J, 1990
)
0.6

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Absolute bioavailability was 67% +/- 20%."( Pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in the dog.
Lammers, R; van Harten, J, 1990
)
0.6
" It was shown that the absorption of eltoprazine from the gastro-intestinal tract was complete, and that absolute bioavailability was 100%."( Pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in healthy subjects.
Mathlener, IS; Raghoebar, M; van Harten, J, 1990
)
0.88
" Absolute oral bioavailability was 110 +/- 32%."( Pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in healthy male subjects after single dose oral and intravenous administration.
Cournot, A; Mak, M; Pistorius, MC; Raghoebar, M; Roseboom, H; Van Harten, J, 1990
)
0.6

Dosage Studied

The pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in healthy male subjects was investigated after intravenous and oral dosing. Dose-response curves for 5HT were shifted to the right in the presence of el toprazine.

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To compare the metabolism of eltoprazine of dog, rat and rabbit with that in man, urine samples were collected after dosing with 14C-eltoprazine."( The metabolite patterns of eltoprazine in man, dog, rat and rabbit.
de Greef, L; Klerks, F; Koster, HJ; Raghoebar, M, 1990
)
0.87
"The pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in healthy male subjects was investigated after intravenous and oral dosing in one study, and after oral dosing of 14C-eltoprazine in a second study."( Pharmacokinetics of eltoprazine in healthy subjects.
Mathlener, IS; Raghoebar, M; van Harten, J, 1990
)
0.91
" Dose-response curves for 5HT were shifted to the right in the presence of eltoprazine, while the maximal response was diminished."( Eltoprazine suppresses hyperpolarizing responses to serotonin in rat hippocampus.
Joëls, M; Pennartz, CM; Schipper, J; Sijbesma, H, 1990
)
1.95
" They did not induce these responses alone, and in their presence, dose-response curves for 8-OH-DPAT were shifted in parallel to the right without loss of maximal effect."( Novel benzodioxopiperazines acting as antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors and as agonists at 5-HT1A autoreceptors: a comparative pharmacological characterization with proposed 5-HT1A antagonists.
Audinot, V; Bervoets, K; Brocco, M; Canton, H; Gobert, A; Lejeune, F; Mennini, T; Millan, MJ; Rivet, JM; Widdowson, P, 1994
)
0.29
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (4)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1ARattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Ki0.02460.00010.739610.0000AID4411; AID4416
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1BRattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Ki0.05370.00031.29679.2440AID4718
D(2) dopamine receptorRattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Ki1.10000.00000.437510.0000AID65108
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Activation Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Beta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)Kd15.92440.00010.803910.0000AID731818
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (14)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
positive regulation of heart rate by epinephrine-norepinephrineBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of the force of heart contraction by epinephrine-norepinephrineBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
diet induced thermogenesisBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
response to coldBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
heat generationBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of multicellular organism growthBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
fear responseBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle, sleepBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
brown fat cell differentiationBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of postsynaptic membrane potentialBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathwayBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesisBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
norepinephrine-epinephrine-mediated vasodilation involved in regulation of systemic arterial blood pressureBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of MAPK cascadeBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (7)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
beta-adrenergic receptor activityBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
beta1-adrenergic receptor activityBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
protein bindingBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
PDZ domain bindingBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
alpha-2A adrenergic receptor bindingBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
protein heterodimerization activityBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled neurotransmitter receptor activity involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane potentialBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (4)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
early endosomeBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapseBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
neuronal dense core vesicleBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneBeta-1 adrenergic receptorHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (30)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID177450Compound was evaluated for the inhibition of quipazine-induced head twitches after 2 hr (administered subcutaneously); not tested1992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 35, Issue:26
Selective, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT2 antagonists. 1. 2- and 6-substituted 1-phenyl-3-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-indoles.
AID184856Minimum effective antagonist dose administered subcutaneously1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID731818Binding affinity to His-tagged human beta1 adrenergic receptor expressed in HEK293 cell membranes by surface plasmon resonance analysis2013Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-09, Volume: 56, Issue:9
Biophysical fragment screening of the β1-adrenergic receptor: identification of high affinity arylpiperazine leads using structure-based drug design.
AID4029Binding affinity was evaluated by determining in vitro displacement of [3H]8-OH-DPAT from the central 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A receptor recognition site in rat frontal cortex homogenate.1997Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-31, Volume: 40, Issue:3
5-HT1A-versus D2-receptor selectivity of flesinoxan and analogous N4-substituted N1-arylpiperazines.
AID182620Compound after subcutaneous administration was evaluated for antagonist activity against hypothermia induced by 8-hydroxy -DPAT in rat1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID65108In vitro displacement of [3H]spiperone from Dopamine receptor D2 binding site in rat striatum.1997Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-31, Volume: 40, Issue:3
5-HT1A-versus D2-receptor selectivity of flesinoxan and analogous N4-substituted N1-arylpiperazines.
AID127685Compound was evaluated for the inhibition of isolation-induced aggression at a threshold of, 90 seconds; 3.5-18.41992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 35, Issue:26
Selective, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT2 antagonists. 1. 2- and 6-substituted 1-phenyl-3-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-indoles.
AID177605Compound was evaluated for the inhibition of quipazine-induced head twitches after 24 hr (administered perorally); not tested1992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 35, Issue:26
Selective, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT2 antagonists. 1. 2- and 6-substituted 1-phenyl-3-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-indoles.
AID230050Ratio of MED (agonist) to that of MED (antagonist) values.1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID17869Local inhibition constant was determined1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-17, Volume: 36, Issue:19
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 1. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-alkyl substituents.
AID185743Maximum antagonist effect (% effect) expressed relative to 8-hydroxy-DPAT (100%)1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID4718Binding affinity at 5-hydroxytryptamine 1B receptor1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID25073Ionization at 20 degree C1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-17, Volume: 36, Issue:19
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 1. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-alkyl substituents.
AID127679Compound was evaluated for the inhibition of isolation-induced aggression at a threshold of 180 seconds; 2.3-12.41992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 35, Issue:26
Selective, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT2 antagonists. 1. 2- and 6-substituted 1-phenyl-3-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-indoles.
AID330660Effect on life span of Caenorhabditis elegans at 100 uM2007Nature, Nov-22, Volume: 450, Issue:7169
An antidepressant that extends lifespan in adult Caenorhabditis elegans.
AID25074Ionization at 25 degree C1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-17, Volume: 36, Issue:19
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 1. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-alkyl substituents.
AID185742Maximum agonist effect (% effect) expressed relative to 8-hydroxy-DPAT (100%)1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID25076Ionization at 37 degree C1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-17, Volume: 36, Issue:19
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 1. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-alkyl substituents.
AID184855Minimum effective agonist dose administered subcutaneously1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID4416Binding affinity at 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A receptor1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-29, Volume: 38, Issue:20
Characterization of potent and selective antagonists at postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors in a series of N4-substituted arylpiperazines.
AID177435Compound was evaluated for the inhibition of pergolide-induced reactions after 2 hr (administered subcutaneously); not tested1992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 35, Issue:26
Selective, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT2 antagonists. 1. 2- and 6-substituted 1-phenyl-3-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-indoles.
AID25077Ionization at 45 degree C1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-17, Volume: 36, Issue:19
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 1. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-alkyl substituents.
AID4411Binding affinity of a compound to rat brain 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A (serotonin) receptor assayed by radiolabeled [3H]-8-OH-DPAT ligand displacement1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-05, Volume: 39, Issue:1
Binding of arylpiperazines, (aryloxy)propanolamines, and tetrahydropyridylindoles to the 5-HT1A receptor: contribution of the molecular lipophilicity potential to three-dimensional quantitative structure-affinity relationship models.
AID4091Displacement of [3H]2-(di-N-propylamino)-8-hydroxytetralin from central 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A receptor recognition sites in rat frontal cortex homogenates.1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-26, Volume: 38, Issue:11
N4-unsubstituted N1-arylpiperazines as high-affinity 5-HT1A receptor ligands.
AID25075Ionization at 30 degree C1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-17, Volume: 36, Issue:19
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 1. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-alkyl substituents.
AID330659Effect on life span of Caenorhabditis elegans at 50 uM2007Nature, Nov-22, Volume: 450, Issue:7169
An antidepressant that extends lifespan in adult Caenorhabditis elegans.
AID4092Displacement of radioligand [3H]2-(di-N-propylamino)-8-hydroxytetralin from 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A receptor in rat frontal cortex homogenate1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Sep-17, Volume: 36, Issue:19
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 1. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-alkyl substituents.
AID177617Compound was evaluated for the inhibition of quipazine-induced head twitches after 24 h (administered subcutaneously); not tested1992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 35, Issue:26
Selective, centrally acting serotonin 5-HT2 antagonists. 1. 2- and 6-substituted 1-phenyl-3-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-indoles.
AID4344Binding affinity to displace [3H]2-(di-N-propylamino)-8-hydroxy-tetralin from 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A (5-HT1A) receptor in rat frontal cortex homogenates1994Journal of medicinal chemistry, Aug-19, Volume: 37, Issue:17
Structure-affinity relationship studies on 5-HT1A receptor ligands. 2. Heterobicyclic phenylpiperazines with N4-aralkyl substituents.
AID504749qHTS profiling for inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum proliferation2011Science (New York, N.Y.), Aug-05, Volume: 333, Issue:6043
Chemical genomic profiling for antimalarial therapies, response signatures, and molecular targets.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (69)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's51 (73.91)18.2507
2000's2 (2.90)29.6817
2010's14 (20.29)24.3611
2020's2 (2.90)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 30.17

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 moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index30.17 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.34 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.39 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index35.06 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (30.17)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials7 (10.14%)5.53%
Reviews4 (5.80%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other58 (84.06%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Trial Comparing the Effects of Eltoprazine (Adjunct to Anti-psychotics) With Placebo in Adults With Schizophrenia, in Improving One or More Dimensions of Cognitive Impairment Associated With Schizophrenia [NCT01266174]Phase 231 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-08-31Completed
Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, 4-way Crossover, Dose-finding Study, of Eltoprazine Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy in the Treatment of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia in Patients With Parkinson's Disease [NCT02439125]Phase 260 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2015-05-31Active, not recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]