Page last updated: 2024-11-05

methoxytryptophol

Description Research Excerpts Clinical Trials Roles Classes Pathways Study Profile Bioassays Related Drugs Related Conditions Protein Interactions Research Growth Market Indicators

Methoxytryptophol (MT) is a naturally occurring indole derivative found in various organisms, including plants, fungi, and mammals. It is a derivative of tryptophan, an essential amino acid, and exhibits diverse biological activities. MT is produced through the enzymatic decarboxylation of 5-hydroxytryptophan, a precursor to serotonin. It has been shown to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it is believed to play a role in neuroprotection and the regulation of sleep-wake cycles. MT is also known to interact with the serotonin receptor and exhibit psychoactive effects. Research on MT is ongoing to understand its potential therapeutic applications in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer's disease.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID12835
CHEMBL ID14485
CHEBI ID89851
SCHEMBL ID676574
MeSH IDM0043062

Synonyms (39)

Synonym
5-21-05-00034 (beilstein handbook reference)
2-(5-methoxy-1h-indol-3-yl)-ethanol (5-methoxytryptamine)
tryptophol, 5-methoxy
bdbm50047013
5-methoxytryptophol
2-(5-methoxy-1h-indol-3-yl)ethanol
5-methoxy-1h-indole-3-ethanol
einecs 211-919-3
1h-indole-3-ethanol, 5-methoxy-
indole-3-ethanol, 5-methoxy-
5-methoxyindole-3-ethanol
methoxytryptophol
brn 0145680
712-09-4
NCGC00163352-01
M-3580
L001215
chebi:89851 ,
CHEMBL14485 ,
AKOS005070288
A837116
2-(5-methoxy-1h-indol-3-yl)ethan-1-ol
3Y-5037
FT-0620579
SCHEMBL676574
2-(5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethanol
DTXSID00221394
2-(5-methoxy-1h-indol-3-yl)ethanol #
mfcd00047196
2-(5-methoxy-1h-indol-3-yl)-1-ethanol
5-methoxytryptophol, analytical standard
HY-113440
CS-0059533
Q27162034
4,6(1h,5h)-pyrimidinedione,2,5-diamino-(6ci,7ci,9ci)
3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-5-methoxy-1h-indole
AMY6404
5-methoxy tryptophol
PD053551

Research Excerpts

Overview

5-methoxytryptophol (ML) is an indole isolated from the mammalian pineal gland.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"5-methoxytryptophol (ML) is an indole isolated from the mammalian pineal gland."( 5-methoxytryptophol preserves hepatic microsomal membrane fluidity during oxidative stress.
Acuña-Castroviejo, D; Cabrera, JJ; García, JJ; Mayo, JC; Pié, J; Qi, W; Reiter, RJ; Sáinz, RM; Tan, DX, 2000
)
1.59

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Administration of 5-hydroxytryptophol or 5-methoxytryptamine at the same dosage inhibited ovarian but not uterine hypertrophy in mice pre-treated with HCG."( Inhibition of human chorionic gonadotrophin-induced hypertrophy of the ovaries and uterus in immature mice by some pineal indoles, 6-hydroxymelatonin and arginine vasotocin.
Reiter, RJ; Vaughan, GM; Vaughan, MK, 1976
)
0.26
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
indolesAny compound containing an indole skeleton.
[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]

Pathways (3)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
superpathway of tryptophan utilization4292
superpathway of melatonin degradation526
melatonin degradation II014

Bioassays (7)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1508630Primary qHTS for small molecule stabilizers of the endoplasmic reticulum resident proteome: Secreted ER Calcium Modulated Protein (SERCaMP) assay2021Cell reports, 04-27, Volume: 35, Issue:4
A target-agnostic screen identifies approved drugs to stabilize the endoplasmic reticulum-resident proteome.
AID1347154Primary screen GU AMC qHTS for Zika virus inhibitors2020Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 12-08, Volume: 117, Issue:49
Therapeutic candidates for the Zika virus identified by a high-throughput screen for Zika protease inhibitors.
AID1347086qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Arenaviruses (LCMV): LCMV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347083qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: Viability assay - alamar blue signal for LASV Primary Screen2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347082qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: LASV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID681409TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of Indoxyl sulfate uptake (Indoxyl sulfate: 2 uM, 5-Methoxytryptophol: 1000 uM) in Xenopus laevis oocytes2002Journal of neurochemistry, Oct, Volume: 83, Issue:1
Role of blood-brain barrier organic anion transporter 3 (OAT3) in the efflux of indoxyl sulfate, a uremic toxin: its involvement in neurotransmitter metabolite clearance from the brain.
AID125789Inhibitory effect on Bufuralol 1'-hydroxylation by human liver microsomes (Ki = apparent inhibition constant)1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr-30, Volume: 36, Issue:9
Development of a pharmacophore for inhibition of human liver cytochrome P-450 2D6: molecular modeling and inhibition studies.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (119)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199068 (57.14)18.7374
1990's26 (21.85)18.2507
2000's15 (12.61)29.6817
2010's4 (3.36)24.3611
2020's6 (5.04)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 9.55

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.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index9.55 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.85 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.40 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (9.55)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials3 (2.42%)5.53%
Reviews5 (4.03%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other116 (93.55%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]