HT-0712 is an experimental cognitive-enhancing molecule (nootropic) currently undergoing clinical trials. It is a Phosphodiesterase Type 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, which increases cAMP levels in neurons, potentially activating cAMP response element-binding proteins (CREB) involved in long-term memory formation.
It was originally discovered as part of an anti-inflammatory program by Inflazyme Pharmaceuticals. Research indicates that HT-0712 enhances memory formation in mice and may be effective in treating age-associated memory impairment in humans. Its side effects are not yet fully understood. The drug has shown promise in improving hippocampus-dependent memory and CREB-regulated gene expression in aged mice, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for cognitive decline.
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| Other Names | IPL-455903, (3S, 5S)-5-(3-(Cyclopentyloxy)-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(3-methylbenzyl)piperidin-2-one, OX-914 |
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| IUPAC Name | (3S, 5S)-5-(3-cyclopentyloxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-[(3-methylphenyl)methyl]piperidin-2-one |
| CAS | 617720-02-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 393.5 |
| Molecular Formula | C25H31NO3 |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C[C@@H]2C[C@H](CNC2=O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)OC)OC4CCCC4 |