ANA-12, >=98% (HPLC)

Non disponible en dehors du Royaume-Uni et de l'Irlande

Application

ANA-12 was used to inhibit TrkB in primary mouse cortical neurons and primary rat hippocampal cultures.

Biochem/physiol Actions

The neurotrophin brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptor tropomyosin-related kinase B (TrkB) have emerged as key mediators in the pathophysiology of several mood disorders, including anxiety and depression. ANA-12 is a TrkB ligand that prevents activation of the receptor by BDNF with a high potency. It binds selectively to TrkB and inhibits processes downstream of TrkB without altering TrkA and TrkC functions. In adult mice model ANA-12 decreases TrkB activity in the brain without affecting neuronal survival. Mice dosed with ANA-12 show reduced anxiety- and depression related behaviors on a variety of tests predictive of anxiolytic and antidepressant properties in humans. ANA-12 may be a valuable tool for studying BDNF/TrkB signaling and may constitute a lead compound for developing the next generation of therapeutic agents for the treatment of mood disorders. There is also N-T19, which is less potent.

Packaging

5, 25 mg in glass bottle