Naratriptan

Identification

Summary

Naratriptan is a 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist used to treat migraines.

Generic Name
Naratriptan
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00952
Background

Naratriptan is a triptan drug that is selective for the 5-hydroxytryptamine1 receptor subtype. It is typically used for the treatment of migraine headaches.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 335.464
Monoisotopic: 335.166747749
Chemical Formula
C17H25N3O2S
Synonyms
  • N-methyl-2-(3-(1-methylpiperiden-4-yl)indole-5-yl)ethanesulfonamide
  • N-methyl-2-[3-(1-methyl-4-piperidyl)-1H-indol-5-yl]-ethanesulfonamide
  • Naratriptán
  • Naratriptan
  • Naratriptanum

Pharmacology

Indication

For the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Treatment ofAcute migraine with aura•••••••••••••••••
Treatment ofAcute migraine without aura•••••••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Naratriptan is a selective agonist of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptors. It is structurally and pharmacologically related to other selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist. Naratriptan has only a weak affinity for 5-HT1A, 5-HT5A, and 5-HT7 receptors and no significant affinity or pharmacological activity at 5-HT2, 5-HT3 or 5-HT4 receptor subtypes or at alpha1-, alpha2-, or beta-adrenergic, dopamine1,; dopamine2; muscarinic, or benzodiazepine receptors. This action in humans correlates with the relief of migraine headache. In addition to causing vasoconstriction, experimental data from animal studies show that Naratriptan also activates 5-HT1 receptors on peripheral terminals of the trigeminal nerve innervating cranial blood vessels, which may also contribute to the antimigrainous effect of Naratriptan in humans.

Mechanism of action

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.

TargetActionsOrganism
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
agonist
Humans
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D
agonist
Humans
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B
agonist
Humans
A5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F
agonist
Humans
Absorption

Well absorbed (74% oral biovaility), absorption is rapid with peak plasma concentrations after 2-5 hours. The rate of absorption is slower during a migraine attack.

Volume of distribution
  • 170 L
Protein binding

28%-31% (over the concentration range of 50 to 1000 ng/mL)

Metabolism

Primarily hepatic. In vitro, naratriptan is metabolized by a wide range of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes into a number of inactive metabolites.

Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

5-8 hours

Clearance
  • 6.6 mL/min/kg
Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Symptoms of overdose include light-headedness, loss of coordination, tension in the neck, and tiredness.

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Interacting Gene/EnzymeAllele nameGenotype(s)Defining Change(s)Type(s)DescriptionDetails
Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-3---(T;T) / (C;T)T AlleleEffect Directly StudiedPatients with this genotype have an increased likelihood of responding to naratriptan when treating (condition: cluster headache).Details

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
1,2-BenzodiazepineThe risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Naratriptan is combined with 1,2-Benzodiazepine.
AcebutololNaratriptan may decrease the antihypertensive activities of Acebutolol.
AceclofenacThe risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Naratriptan is combined with Aceclofenac.
AcemetacinThe risk or severity of hypertension can be increased when Naratriptan is combined with Acemetacin.
AcenocoumarolThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Naratriptan is combined with Acenocoumarol.
Food Interactions
  • Take with or without food. The absorption is unaffected by food.

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Naratriptan hydrochloride10X8X4P12Z143388-64-1AWEZYKMQFAUBTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Product Images
International/Other Brands
Naramig
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
AmergeTablet, film coated2.5 mg/1OralGlaxoSmithKline LLC1998-02-262023-02-28US flag
AmergeTablet2.5 mgOralGlaxosmithkline Inc1998-05-052022-12-14Canada flag
AmergeTablet, film coated1 mg/1OralGlaxoSmithKline LLC1998-02-262023-02-28US flag
AmergeTablet1 mgOralGlaxosmithkline Inc1998-05-052022-08-25Canada flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Apo-naratriptanTablet1 mgOralApotex CorporationNot applicableNot applicableCanada flag
Apo-naratriptanTablet2.5 mgOralApotex CorporationNot applicableNot applicableCanada flag
NaratriptanTablet, coated2.5 mg/1OralSandoz Inc2010-07-072019-11-08US flag
NaratriptanTablet, film coated1 mg/1OralMylan Pharmaceuticals2012-06-132017-09-30US flag
NaratriptanTablet, film coated2.5 mg/1OralA-S Medication Solutions2022-04-11Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
N02CC02 — Naratriptan
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 3-alkylindoles. These are compounds containing an indole moiety that carries an alkyl chain at the 3-position.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Indoles and derivatives
Sub Class
Indoles
Direct Parent
3-alkylindoles
Alternative Parents
Aralkylamines / Substituted pyrroles / Piperidines / Organosulfonamides / Organic sulfonamides / Benzenoids / Heteroaromatic compounds / Aminosulfonyl compounds / Trialkylamines / Azacyclic compounds
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Substituents
3-alkylindole / Amine / Aminosulfonyl compound / Aralkylamine / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Azacycle / Benzenoid / Heteroaromatic compound / Hydrocarbon derivative / Organic nitrogen compound
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
sulfonamide, tryptamines, heteroarylpiperidine (CHEBI:7478)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
QX3KXL1ZA2
CAS number
121679-13-8
InChI Key
AMKVXSZCKVJAGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H25N3O2S/c1-18-23(21,22)10-7-13-3-4-17-15(11-13)16(12-19-17)14-5-8-20(2)9-6-14/h3-4,11-12,14,18-19H,5-10H2,1-2H3
IUPAC Name
N-methyl-2-[3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl]ethane-1-sulfonamide
SMILES
CNS(=O)(=O)CCC1=CC2=C(NC=C2C2CCN(C)CC2)C=C1

References

Synthesis Reference

Dharmaraj Ramachandra Rao, Rajendra Narayanrao Kankan, Sandip Vasant Chikhalikar, Maruti Ghagare, "Process for the synthesis of naratriptan." U.S. Patent US20120220778, issued August 30, 2012.

US20120220778
General References
  1. Massiou H: Naratriptan. Curr Med Res Opin. 2001;17 Suppl 1:s51-3. [Article]
  2. Lambert GA: Preclinical neuropharmacology of naratriptan. CNS Drug Rev. 2005 Autumn;11(3):289-316. [Article]
  3. Villalon CM, Centurion D, Valdivia LF, de Vries P, Saxena PR: Migraine: pathophysiology, pharmacology, treatment and future trends. Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2003 Mar;1(1):71-84. [Article]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0015087
KEGG Drug
D08255
KEGG Compound
C07792
PubChem Compound
4440
PubChem Substance
46507243
ChemSpider
4287
BindingDB
50073682
RxNav
141366
ChEBI
7478
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1278
ZINC
ZINC000000004076
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP000890
PharmGKB
PA450597
Guide to Pharmacology
GtP Drug Page
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
PDRhealth
PDRhealth Drug Page
Wikipedia
Naratriptan
FDA label
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MSDS
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedOtherWorkplace Migraine Treatment1
4TerminatedNot AvailableAntisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) / Impulse Regulation Disorder / Intermittent Explosive Disorder / Psychosis1
4TerminatedTreatmentPost-Traumatic Headaches1
3WithdrawnTreatmentHeadache / Migraine2
1, 2Unknown StatusTreatmentMigraine1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
  • Glaxosmithkline
  • Paddock laboratories inc
  • Roxane laboratories inc
  • Sandoz inc
  • Teva pharmaceuticals usa
Packagers
  • GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
  • Paddock Labs
  • Roxane Labs
  • Sandoz
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
TabletOral1 mg
Tablet, coatedOral2.5 mg
Tablet, coatedOral250000 mg
TabletOral1 mg/1
TabletOral2.5 mg/1
Tablet, coatedOral1 mg/1
Tablet, coatedOral2.5 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral1 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral2.5 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral2.50 mg
TabletOral2.5 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral2.5 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Amerge 9 2.5 mg tablet Box277.47USD box
Amerge 9 1 mg tablet Box275.67USD box
Amerge 1 mg tablet32.77USD tablet
Amerge 2.5 mg tablet32.77USD tablet
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US4997841No1991-03-052010-07-07US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)246 °C (HCl salt)Not Available
water solubility35 mg/mLNot Available
logP1.6Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.114 mg/mLALOGPS
logP2.16ALOGPS
logP1.44Chemaxon
logS-3.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)11.55Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)9.18Chemaxon
Physiological Charge1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area65.2 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count4Chemaxon
Refractivity94.26 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability38 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings3Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+1.0
Blood Brain Barrier+0.9668
Caco-2 permeable-0.7657
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.6958
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.6055
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.8139
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.5982
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8257
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.5565
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.6693
CYP450 1A2 substrateInhibitor0.5521
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9034
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6785
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.804
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5914
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.707
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.6042
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.8226
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable1.0
Rat acute toxicity2.5630 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Strong inhibitor0.608
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Inhibitor0.6772
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-0563-6592000000-ddbcdc8fb1564ab67954
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0a4i-0009000000-84e34a57fe2a3792a8dc
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-0009000000-938c8fd42cb3bc2d09cf
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0006-1093000000-e15a2a09f5dc85ea8c7b
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-052r-0097000000-fb5fa1c85cc931972785
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-01t9-2091000000-a3b656e9b053c5c77dc6
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-052u-2892000000-dff9f56a028a0118dd70
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-198.1950207
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-170.33667
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+198.9714207
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+172.69467
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+198.2612207
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+178.85826
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
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...
Gene Name
HTR1A
Uniprot ID
P08908
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
Molecular Weight
46106.335 Da
References
  1. Boers PM, Donaldson C, Zagami AS, Lambert GA: Naratriptan has a selective inhibitory effect on trigeminovascular neurones at central 5-HT1A and 5-HT(1B/1D) receptors in the cat: implications for migraine therapy. Cephalalgia. 2004 Feb;24(2):99-109. [Article]
  2. 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. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
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 subst...
Gene Name
HTR1D
Uniprot ID
P28221
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D
Molecular Weight
41906.38 Da
References
  1. Hargreaves RJ, Shepheard SL: Pathophysiology of migraine--new insights. Can J Neurol Sci. 1999 Nov;26 Suppl 3:S12-9. [Article]
  2. Donaldson C, Boers PM, Hoskin KL, Zagami AS, Lambert GA: The role of 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors in the selective inhibitory effect of naratriptan on trigeminovascular neurons. Neuropharmacology. 2002 Mar;42(3):374-85. [Article]
  3. Pauwels PJ, Colpaert FC: Selective antagonism of human 5-HT1D and 5-HT1B receptor-mediated responses in stably transfected C6-glial cells by ketanserin and GR 127,935. Eur J Pharmacol. 1996 Apr 4;300(1-2):141-5. [Article]
  4. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  5. Akin D, Onaran HO, Gurdal H: Agonist-directed trafficking explaining the difference between response pattern of naratriptan and sumatriptan in rabbit common carotid artery. Br J Pharmacol. 2002 May;136(2):171-6. [Article]
  6. Hoskin KL, Lambert GA, Donaldson C, Zagami AS: The 5-hydroxytryptamine1B/1D/1F receptor agonists eletriptan and naratriptan inhibit trigeminovascular input to the nucleus tractus solitarius in the cat. Brain Res. 2004 Feb 13;998(1):91-9. [Article]
  7. Boers PM, Donaldson C, Zagami AS, Lambert GA: Naratriptan has a selective inhibitory effect on trigeminovascular neurones at central 5-HT1A and 5-HT(1B/1D) receptors in the cat: implications for migraine therapy. Cephalalgia. 2004 Feb;24(2):99-109. [Article]
  8. Johnston MM, Rapoport AM: Triptans for the management of migraine. Drugs. 2010 Aug 20;70(12):1505-18. doi: 10.2165/11537990-000000000-00000. [Article]
  9. Dulli DA: Naratriptan: an alternative for migraine. Ann Pharmacother. 1999 Jun;33(6):704-11. [Article]
  10. 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. [Article]
  11. Massiou H: Naratriptan. Curr Med Res Opin. 2001;17 Suppl 1:s51-3. [Article]
  12. Lambert GA: Preclinical neuropharmacology of naratriptan. CNS Drug Rev. 2005 Autumn;11(3):289-316. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
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 subst...
Gene Name
HTR1B
Uniprot ID
P28222
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B
Molecular Weight
43567.535 Da
References
  1. Akin D, Onaran HO, Gurdal H: Agonist-directed trafficking explaining the difference between response pattern of naratriptan and sumatriptan in rabbit common carotid artery. Br J Pharmacol. 2002 May;136(2):171-6. [Article]
  2. Hoskin KL, Lambert GA, Donaldson C, Zagami AS: The 5-hydroxytryptamine1B/1D/1F receptor agonists eletriptan and naratriptan inhibit trigeminovascular input to the nucleus tractus solitarius in the cat. Brain Res. 2004 Feb 13;998(1):91-9. [Article]
  3. Boers PM, Donaldson C, Zagami AS, Lambert GA: Naratriptan has a selective inhibitory effect on trigeminovascular neurones at central 5-HT1A and 5-HT(1B/1D) receptors in the cat: implications for migraine therapy. Cephalalgia. 2004 Feb;24(2):99-109. [Article]
  4. 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. [Article]
  5. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  6. Johnston MM, Rapoport AM: Triptans for the management of migraine. Drugs. 2010 Aug 20;70(12):1505-18. doi: 10.2165/11537990-000000000-00000. [Article]
  7. Dulli DA: Naratriptan: an alternative for migraine. Ann Pharmacother. 1999 Jun;33(6):704-11. [Article]
  8. 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. [Article]
  9. Massiou H: Naratriptan. Curr Med Res Opin. 2001;17 Suppl 1:s51-3. [Article]
  10. Lambert GA: Preclinical neuropharmacology of naratriptan. CNS Drug Rev. 2005 Autumn;11(3):289-316. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
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 trig...
Gene Name
HTR1F
Uniprot ID
P30939
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F
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. [Article]
  2. Hoskin KL, Lambert GA, Donaldson C, Zagami AS: The 5-hydroxytryptamine1B/1D/1F receptor agonists eletriptan and naratriptan inhibit trigeminovascular input to the nucleus tractus solitarius in the cat. Brain Res. 2004 Feb 13;998(1):91-9. [Article]
  3. 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. [Article]
  4. Massiou H: Naratriptan. Curr Med Res Opin. 2001;17 Suppl 1:s51-3. [Article]
  5. Villalon CM, Centurion D, Valdivia LF, de Vries P, Saxena PR: Migraine: pathophysiology, pharmacology, treatment and future trends. Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2003 Mar;1(1):71-84. [Article]
  6. Goadsby PJ, Classey JD: Evidence for serotonin (5-HT)1B, 5-HT1D and 5-HT1F receptor inhibitory effects on trigeminal neurons with craniovascular input. Neuroscience. 2003;122(2):491-8. [Article]
  7. 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. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Serotonin binding
Specific Function
Catalyzes the oxidative deamination of biogenic and xenobiotic amines and has important functions in the metabolism of neuroactive and vasoactive amines in the central nervous system and peripheral...
Gene Name
MAOA
Uniprot ID
P21397
Uniprot Name
Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] A
Molecular Weight
59681.27 Da
References
  1. Millson DS, Tepper SJ, Rapoport AM: Migraine pharmacotherapy with oral triptans: a rational approach to clinical management. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2000 Mar;1(3):391-404. [Article]
  2. Med-Psych Review: Triptans [File]

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