Tabernanthalog is a novel water-soluble, non-toxic azepinoindole analog of the psychoactive drug Tabernanthine, first synthesized by Professor David E. Olson at UC Davis. Unlike its parent compound, Tabernanthalog is a non-hallucinogenic serotonin 5-HT2A receptor agonist and a serotonin 5-HT2B receptor antagonist, with high selectivity for serotonin 5-HT2 receptors. It also interacts with monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), the α2A-adrenergic receptor, and the serotonin transporter (SERT).
In rodent studies, Tabernanthalog has shown promise in promoting structural neural plasticity, reducing drug-seeking behavior, and producing antidepressant-like effects. It effectively reduces motivation for heroin and alcohol in rats, indicating its potential in treating polydrug use disorders. As a member of the class of compounds known as non-hallucinogenic psychoplastogens, Tabernanthalog is being developed by Delix Therapeutics as a potential medicine for neuropsychiatric disorders.
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| Other Names | GTPL13551 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | 8-methoxy-3-methyl-2, 4, 5, 6-tetrahydro-1H-azepino[4, 5-b]indole |
| CAS | 2483829-58-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 230.31 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H18N2O |
| SMILES | CN1CCC2=C(CC1)NC3=C2C=CC(=C3)OC |