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Update Date2014-12-24 20:25:53 UTC
Accession NumberT3D2940
Identification
Common NameRizatriptan
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionRizatriptan is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a triptan drug used for the treatment of migraine headaches. It is a selective 5-hydroxytryptamine1 receptor subtype agonist.Three distinct pharmacological actions have been implicated in the antimigraine effect of the triptans: (1) stimulation of presynaptic 5-HT1D receptors, which serves to inhibit both dural vasodilation and inflammation; (2) direct inhibition of trigeminal nuclei cell excitability via 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonism in the brainstem and (3) vasoconstriction of meningeal, dural, cerebral or pial vessels as a result of vascular 5-HT1B receptor agonism.
Compound Type
  • Amine
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agent
  • Anti-Migraine Agent
  • Drug
  • Metabolite
  • Organic Compound
  • Selective Serotonin Agonist
  • Serotonin Agonist
  • Serotonin Antagonist
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonist
  • Synthetic Compound
  • Vasoconstrictor Agent
Chemical Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
Synonym
Maxalt
Maxalt MLT
Maxalt-MLT
MK 462 Free Base
N,N-Dimethyl-2-[5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]-ethanamine
N,N-Dimethyl-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-ethanamine
Risatriptan
Rizatriptan benzoat
Rizatriptan benzoate
Rizatriptanum
Chemical FormulaC15H19N5
Average Molecular Mass269.345 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass269.164 g/mol
CAS Registry Number145202-66-0
IUPAC Namedimethyl({2-[5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethyl})amine
Traditional Namemaxalt
SMILESCN(C)CCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(CN1C=NC=N1)C=C2
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C15H19N5/c1-19(2)6-5-13-8-17-15-4-3-12(7-14(13)15)9-20-11-16-10-18-20/h3-4,7-8,10-11,17H,5-6,9H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyInChIKey=ULFRLSNUDGIQQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as tryptamines and derivatives. Tryptamines and derivatives are compounds containing the tryptamine backbone, which is structurally characterized by an indole ring substituted at the 3-position by an ethanamine.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassIndoles and derivatives
Sub ClassTryptamines and derivatives
Direct ParentTryptamines and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Tryptamine
  • 3-alkylindole
  • Indole
  • Aralkylamine
  • Substituted pyrrole
  • Benzenoid
  • Azole
  • Pyrrole
  • 1,2,4-triazole
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Tertiary aliphatic amine
  • Tertiary amine
  • Azacycle
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Amine
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Extracellular
  • Membrane
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
Applications
Biological Roles
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting Point178-180°C
Boiling PointNot Available
Solubility42 mg/mL (for free base)
LogP1.4
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.34 g/LALOGPS
logP1.67ALOGPS
logP1.77ChemAxon
logS-2.9ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)17.24ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)9.56ChemAxon
Physiological Charge1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area49.74 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count5ChemAxon
Refractivity93.13 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability30 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings3ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0a4i-9130000000-5d4f05bf987cb9fd7f282017-09-01View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-qTof , Positivesplash10-0udi-0590000000-de0b61f549c5a86c98df2017-09-14View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - , positivesplash10-0udi-0590000000-de0b61f549c5a86c98df2017-09-14View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Negativesplash10-014i-9000000000-2ee19b9378ec57dc6f432021-09-20View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-3940000000-fea36e233d8f7992136d2021-09-20View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0090000000-ec16b67adaf4329a82c32016-08-02View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0fb9-0390000000-142ab3615bb7e088f8902016-08-02View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-05fr-5920000000-27bd73d39b069bbb22322016-08-02View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-014i-9070000000-08285abbdf6e069d27752016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-014i-9060000000-4bb5daacabdae76b4c332016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-00kf-9000000000-308c89a78f967378d5542016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0uk9-0290000000-c3ca4cb34ec759f725f92021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-004i-1190000000-6aedfe651c028f506d3d2021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-00di-9300000000-0f35fc5e2bd4d164a0512021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-014i-7090000000-43c2efadf3b9b7e5b6dd2021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-014i-9010000000-a3f5fa7f89b227f2c0a32021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-014i-9200000000-74919258163afaab32512021-10-11View Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureRapid following oral administration. Bioavailability is 45%. Food has no effect on the bioavailability of rizatriptan. However, administering rizatriptan with food will delay by 1 hour the time to reach peak plasma concentration. The rate of absorption is not affected by the presence of a migraine attack.
Mechanism of ToxicityThree distinct pharmacological actions have been implicated in the antimigraine effect of the triptans: (1) stimulation of presynaptic 5-HT1D receptors, which serves to inhibit both dural vasodilation and inflammation; (2) direct inhibition of trigeminal nuclei cell excitability via 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonism in the brainstem and (3) vasoconstriction of meningeal, dural, cerebral or pial vessels as a result of vascular 5-HT1B receptor agonism.
MetabolismRizatriptan is metabolized by monoamine oxidase A isoenzyme (MAO-A) to an inactive indole acetic acid metabolite. In addition, several other inactive metabolites are formed. An active metabolite, N-monodesmethyl-rizatriptan, with pharmacological activity similar to that of the parent compound has been identified in small concentrations (14%) in the plasma. Route of Elimination: Approximately 14% of an oral dose is excreted in urine as unchanged rizatriptan while 51% is excreted as indole acetic acid metabolite, indicating substantial first pass metabolism. Half Life: 2-3 hours
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesRizatriptan is used to treat acute migraine attacks. It does not prevent future migraine attacks. [Wikipedia]
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsSymptoms of overdose include dizziness, fainting, heart and blood vessel problems, high blood pressure, loss of bowel and bladder control, slow heartbeat, and vomiting.
TreatmentGastrointestinal decontamination, (i.e., gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal) should be considered in patients suspected of an overdose with Rizatriptan. Clinical and electrocardiographic monitoring should be continued for at least 12 hours, even if clinical symptoms are not observed. (7)
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDDB00953
HMDB IDHMDB15088
PubChem Compound ID5078
ChEMBL IDCHEMBL905
ChemSpider ID4900
KEGG IDNot Available
UniProt IDNot Available
OMIM ID
ChEBI ID48273
BioCyc IDNot Available
CTD IDNot Available
Stitch IDRizatriptan
PDB IDNot Available
ACToR IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkRizatriptan
References
Synthesis Reference

Montserrat Armengol Asparo, Pere Dalmases Barjoan, “Process for preparing a rizatriptan.” U.S. Patent US20050148778, issued July 07, 2005.

MSDSLink
General References
  1. Wellington K, Plosker GL: Rizatriptan: an update of its use in the management of migraine. Drugs. 2002;62(10):1539-74. [12093318 ]
  2. Wellington K, Jarvis B: Spotlight on rizatriptan in migraine. CNS Drugs. 2002;16(10):715-20. [12269863 ]
  3. Ikemoto F, Toru T, Aijima H, Natsumeda Y: [Rizatriptan (Maxalt), a new entity of triptan for migraine: pharmacology and therapeutic relevance]. Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi. 2004 Apr;123(4):295-302. [15056946 ]
  4. Villalon CM, Centurion D, Valdivia LF, De Vries P, Saxena PR: An introduction to migraine: from ancient treatment to functional pharmacology and antimigraine therapy. Proc West Pharmacol Soc. 2002;45:199-210. [12434581 ]
  5. Tfelt-Hansen P, De Vries P, Saxena PR: Triptans in migraine: a comparative review of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and efficacy. Drugs. 2000 Dec;60(6):1259-87. [11152011 ]
  6. Drugs.com [Link]
  7. RxList: The Internet Drug Index (2009). [Link]
Gene Regulation
Up-Regulated GenesNot Available
Down-Regulated GenesNot Available

Targets

General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for ergot alkaloid derivatives, various anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs and other psychoactive substances. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity. Regulates the release of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the brain, and thereby affects neural activity. May also play a role in regulating the release of other neurotransmitters. May play a role in vasoconstriction.
Gene Name:
HTR1D
Uniprot ID:
P28221
Molecular Weight:
41906.38 Da
Binding/Activity Constants
TypeValueAssay TypeAssay Source
Inhibitory0.0043 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
Inhibitory0.014 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
Inhibitory0.04 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
IC500.011 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
IC500.07943 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [11752352 ]
  2. Longmore J, Hargreaves RJ, Boulanger CM, Brown MJ, Desta B, Ferro A, Schofield WN, Taylor AA, Hill RG: Comparison of the vasoconstrictor properties of the 5-HT1D-receptor agonists rizatriptan (MK-462) and sumatriptan in human isolated coronary artery: outcome of two independent studies using different experimental protocols. Funct Neurol. 1997 Jan-Feb;12(1):3-9. [9127118 ]
  3. Longmore J, Boulanger CM, Desta B, Hill RG, Schofield WN, Taylor AA: 5-HT1D receptor agonists and human coronary artery reactivity in vitro: crossover comparisons of 5-HT and sumatriptan with rizatriptan and L-741,519. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1996 Oct;42(4):431-41. [8904614 ]
  4. Sciberras DG, Polvino WJ, Gertz BJ, Cheng H, Stepanavage M, Wittreich J, Olah T, Edwards M, Mant T: Initial human experience with MK-462 (rizatriptan): a novel 5-HT1D agonist. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1997 Jan;43(1):49-54. [9056052 ]
  5. Williamson DJ, Hill RG, Shepheard SL, Hargreaves RJ: The anti-migraine 5-HT(1B/1D) agonist rizatriptan inhibits neurogenic dural vasodilation in anaesthetized guinea-pigs. Br J Pharmacol. 2001 Aug;133(7):1029-34. [11487512 ]
  6. Wackenfors A, Jarvius M, Ingemansson R, Edvinsson L, Malmsjo M: Triptans induce vasoconstriction of human arteries and veins from the thoracic wall. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2005 May;45(5):476-84. [15821444 ]
  7. Castro JL, Street LJ, Guiblin AR, Jelley RA, Russell MG, Sternfeld F, Beer MS, Stanton JA, Matassa VG: 3-[2-(Pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl]indoles and 3-[3-(piperidin-1-yl)propyl]indoles: agonists for the h5-HT1D receptor with high selectivity over the h5-HT1B subtype. J Med Chem. 1997 Oct 24;40(22):3497-500. [9357514 ]
  8. Street LJ, Baker R, Davey WB, Guiblin AR, Jelley RA, Reeve AJ, Routledge H, Sternfeld F, Watt AP, Beer MS, et al.: Synthesis and serotonergic activity of N,N-dimethyl-2-[5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine and analogues: potent agonists for 5-HT1D receptors. J Med Chem. 1995 May 12;38(10):1799-810. [7752204 ]
  9. Xu YC, Schaus JM, Walker C, Krushinski J, Adham N, Zgombick JM, Liang SX, Kohlman DT, Audia JE: N-Methyl-5-tert-butyltryptamine: A novel, highly potent 5-HT1D receptor agonist. J Med Chem. 1999 Feb 11;42(3):526-31. [9986723 ]
  10. Perez M, Fourrier C, Sigogneau I, Pauwels PJ, Palmier C, John GW, Valentin JP, Halazy S: Synthesis and serotonergic activity of arylpiperazide derivatives of serotonin: potent agonists for 5-HT1D receptors. J Med Chem. 1995 Sep 1;38(18):3602-7. [7658447 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for ergot alkaloid derivatives, various anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs and other psychoactive substances, such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity. Arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Regulates the release of 5-hydroxytryptamine, dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain, and thereby affects neural activity, nociceptive processing, pain perception, mood and behavior. Besides, plays a role in vasoconstriction of cerebral arteries.
Gene Name:
HTR1B
Uniprot ID:
P28222
Molecular Weight:
43567.535 Da
Binding/Activity Constants
TypeValueAssay TypeAssay Source
Inhibitory0.0101 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
IC500.041 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [11752352 ]
  2. Pauwels PJ, Palmier C, Dupuis DS, Colpaert FC: Interaction of 5-HT1B/D ligands with recombinant h 5-HT1A receptors: intrinsic activity and modulation by G-protein activation state. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 1998 May;357(5):490-9. [9650800 ]
  3. Wellington K, Plosker GL: Rizatriptan: an update of its use in the management of migraine. Drugs. 2002;62(10):1539-74. [12093318 ]
  4. Wellington K, Jarvis B: Spotlight on rizatriptan in migraine. CNS Drugs. 2002;16(10):715-20. [12269863 ]
  5. Ikemoto F, Toru T, Aijima H, Natsumeda Y: [Rizatriptan (Maxalt), a new entity of triptan for migraine: pharmacology and therapeutic relevance]. Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi. 2004 Apr;123(4):295-302. [15056946 ]
  6. Castro JL, Street LJ, Guiblin AR, Jelley RA, Russell MG, Sternfeld F, Beer MS, Stanton JA, Matassa VG: 3-[2-(Pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl]indoles and 3-[3-(piperidin-1-yl)propyl]indoles: agonists for the h5-HT1D receptor with high selectivity over the h5-HT1B subtype. J Med Chem. 1997 Oct 24;40(22):3497-500. [9357514 ]
  7. Xu YC, Schaus JM, Walker C, Krushinski J, Adham N, Zgombick JM, Liang SX, Kohlman DT, Audia JE: N-Methyl-5-tert-butyltryptamine: A novel, highly potent 5-HT1D receptor agonist. J Med Chem. 1999 Feb 11;42(3):526-31. [9986723 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity and activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that regulates the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Plays a role in the regulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine release and in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine metabolism. Plays a role in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels in the brain, and thereby affects neural activity, mood and behavior. Plays a role in the response to anxiogenic stimuli.
Gene Name:
HTR1A
Uniprot ID:
P08908
Molecular Weight:
46106.335 Da
Binding/Activity Constants
TypeValueAssay TypeAssay Source
Inhibitory0.14 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
Inhibitory0.293 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
IC500.31623 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
IC500.39811 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
References
  1. Street LJ, Baker R, Davey WB, Guiblin AR, Jelley RA, Reeve AJ, Routledge H, Sternfeld F, Watt AP, Beer MS, et al.: Synthesis and serotonergic activity of N,N-dimethyl-2-[5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine and analogues: potent agonists for 5-HT1D receptors. J Med Chem. 1995 May 12;38(10):1799-810. [7752204 ]
  2. Xu YC, Schaus JM, Walker C, Krushinski J, Adham N, Zgombick JM, Liang SX, Kohlman DT, Audia JE: N-Methyl-5-tert-butyltryptamine: A novel, highly potent 5-HT1D receptor agonist. J Med Chem. 1999 Feb 11;42(3):526-31. [9986723 ]
  3. Perez M, Fourrier C, Sigogneau I, Pauwels PJ, Palmier C, John GW, Valentin JP, Halazy S: Synthesis and serotonergic activity of arylpiperazide derivatives of serotonin: potent agonists for 5-HT1D receptors. J Med Chem. 1995 Sep 1;38(18):3602-7. [7658447 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various alkaloids and psychoactive substances. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity.
Gene Name:
HTR1F
Uniprot ID:
P30939
Molecular Weight:
41708.505 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [11752352 ]
General Function:
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including mescaline, psilocybin, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates phospholipase C and a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Affects neural activity, perception, cognition and mood. Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including responses to anxiogenic situations and psychoactive substances. Plays a role in intestinal smooth muscle contraction, and may play a role in arterial vasoconstriction.(Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for human JC polyomavirus/JCPyV.
Gene Name:
HTR2A
Uniprot ID:
P28223
Molecular Weight:
52602.58 Da
Binding/Activity Constants
TypeValueAssay TypeAssay Source
IC507.94328 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
References
  1. Street LJ, Baker R, Davey WB, Guiblin AR, Jelley RA, Reeve AJ, Routledge H, Sternfeld F, Watt AP, Beer MS, et al.: Synthesis and serotonergic activity of N,N-dimethyl-2-[5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine and analogues: potent agonists for 5-HT1D receptors. J Med Chem. 1995 May 12;38(10):1799-810. [7752204 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelacortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone. Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress. Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis.
Gene Name:
HTR2C
Uniprot ID:
P28335
Molecular Weight:
51820.705 Da
Binding/Activity Constants
TypeValueAssay TypeAssay Source
IC507.94328 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
IC50>10 uMNot AvailableBindingDB 50033437
References
  1. Street LJ, Baker R, Davey WB, Guiblin AR, Jelley RA, Reeve AJ, Routledge H, Sternfeld F, Watt AP, Beer MS, et al.: Synthesis and serotonergic activity of N,N-dimethyl-2-[5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethylamine and analogues: potent agonists for 5-HT1D receptors. J Med Chem. 1995 May 12;38(10):1799-810. [7752204 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
This is one of the several different receptors for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), a biogenic hormone that functions as a neurotransmitter, a hormone, and a mitogen. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins that stimulate adenylate cyclase.
Gene Name:
HTR4
Uniprot ID:
Q13639
Molecular Weight:
43760.975 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [11752352 ]