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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C19H20N2O2
Molecular Weight 308.3743
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 1
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of GTS-21

SMILES

COC1=CC=C(\C=C2/CCCN=C2C3=CC=CN=C3)C(OC)=C1

InChI

InChIKey=RPYWXZCFYPVCNQ-RVDMUPIBSA-N
InChI=1S/C19H20N2O2/c1-22-17-8-7-14(18(12-17)23-2)11-15-5-4-10-21-19(15)16-6-3-9-20-13-16/h3,6-9,11-13H,4-5,10H2,1-2H3/b15-11+

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C19H20N2O2
Molecular Weight 308.3743
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 1
Optical Activity NONE

GTS-21 (also known as DMBX-A), a selective alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist that has demonstrated memory and cognition enhancement activity in human clinical trials. GTS-21 has been studied in Phase II in patients with schizophrenia and in patients with Alzheimer disease. However, these studies were discontinued. GTS-21 was also involved in phase II to reduce negative affect, improve cognition and/or reduce smoking relapse in healthy adult men and women who are chronic cigarette smokers. However, this study was withdrawn. Besides, GTS-21 has participated in phase II to investigate safety and efficacy in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
Target ID: P36544
Gene ID: 1139|||89832
Gene Symbol: CHRNA7
Target Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
11.0 µM [EC50]
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Gain of function mutation of the alpha7 nicotinic receptor: distinct pharmacology of the human alpha7V274T variant.
1999 Feb 5
Metabolism and disposition of GTS-21, a novel drug for Alzheimer's disease.
1999 Jul
Selective alpha 7 nicotinic receptor stimulation normalizes chronic cocaine-induced loss of hippocampal sensory inhibition in C3H mice.
1999 Nov 15
GTS-21, a mixed nicotinic receptor agonist/antagonist, does not affect the nicotine cue.
1999 Oct
The brain alpha7 nicotinic receptor may be an important therapeutic target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: studies with DMXBA (GTS-21).
2000 Aug
Genetic and pharmacological strategies identify a behavioral function of neuronal nicotinic receptors.
2000 Aug
Safety, pharmacokinetics, and effects on cognitive function of multiple doses of GTS-21 in healthy, male volunteers.
2003 Mar
GABAergic systems modulate nicotinic receptor-mediated seizures in mice.
2003 Sep
Alpha-7 nicotinic receptor agonists: potential new candidates for the treatment of schizophrenia.
2004 Jun

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GTS21 25/75/150 mg tid
Route of Administration: Oral
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
GTS-21
Common Name English
3-2,4 DIMETHOXBENZYLIDENE ANABASEINE
Common Name English
3-(2,4-DIMETHOXYBENZYLIDENE)ANABASEINE
Common Name English
DMXB-A
Common Name English
DIMETHOXYBENZYLIDENE ANABASEINE
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
CLINICAL_TRIALS.GOV
NCT00952393
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PRIMARY Nicotinic Receptors and Schizophrenia
FDA UNII
8S399XDN2K
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PUBCHEM
5310985
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WIKIPEDIA
GTS-21
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DRUG BANK
DB05708
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID701027513
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CAS
148372-04-7
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GTS-21 was able to improve survival rate of BALB/c mice suffered from endotoxemia when applied in dose 4 mg/kg. As proved on a C57BL6 mouse model, the compound is also suitable for prevention of inflammatory injury induced by mechanical ventilation. In addition to the anti-inflammatory pathway, GTS-21 was assessed in a clinical trial and was proved to improve the cognitive functions of schizophrenic patients.
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