Synonyms: DMBX-A
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: GTS-21 (DMBX-A), is a novel, small-molecule, orally active and selective α7 nicotinic acetylcholine (nACh) receptor agonist, that has been advanced to clinical evaluation in a range of conditions [4]. There is a report that the anti-inflammatory effects of GTS-21 may be in part due to α7 nACh receptor-independent activity [1].
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References |
1. Garg BK, Loring RH. (2019)
GTS-21 has cell-specific anti-inflammatory effects independent of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. PLoS One, 14 (4): e0214942. [PMID:30947238] |
2. Tatsumi R, Fujio M, Satoh H, Katayama J, Takanashi S, Hashimoto K, Tanaka H. (2005)
Discovery of the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists. (R)-3'-(5-Chlorothiophen-2-yl)spiro-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-3,5'-[1',3']oxazolidin-2'-one as a novel, potent, selective, and orally bioavailable ligand. J Med Chem, 48 (7): 2678-86. [PMID:15801858] |
3. Tregellas JR, Tanabe J, Rojas DC, Shatti S, Olincy A, Johnson L, Martin LF, Soti F, Kem WR, Leonard S et al.. (2011)
Effects of an alpha 7-nicotinic agonist on default network activity in schizophrenia. Biol Psychiatry, 69 (1): 7-11. [PMID:20728875] |
4. Xie H, Yepuri N, Meng Q, Dhawan R, Leech CA, Chepurny OG, Holz GG, Cooney RN. (2020)
Therapeutic potential of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists to combat obesity, diabetes, and inflammation. Rev Endocr Metab Disord, 21 (4): 431-447. [PMID:32851581] |