Synonyms: (±)-amphetamine | Amphetamine Sulfate® | DL-amphetamine
amphetamine is an approved drug (FDA (no history prior to 1976))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant and an appetite suppressant.
Amphetamine can activate carbonic anhydrases, and is most potent at the CA5A and CA7 isoforms (KA values 810 and 910 nM respectively) [1]. |
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References |
1. Tanini D, Capperucci A, Supuran CT, Angeli A. (2019)
Sulfur, selenium and tellurium containing amines act as effective carbonic anhydrase activators. Bioorg Chem, 87: 516-522. [PMID:30928874] |