Banner
Identification
Name Desipramine
Accession Number DB01151 (APRD00022, DB07682)
Type small molecule
Groups approved
Description

Desipramine hydrochloride is a dibenzazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). TCAs are structurally similar to phenothiazines. They contain a tricyclic ring system with an alkyl amine substituent on the central ring. In non-depressed individuals, desipramine does not affect mood or arousal, but may cause sedation. In depressed individuals, desipramine exerts a positive effect on mood. TCAs are potent inhibitors of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Secondary amine TCAs, such as desipramine and nortriptyline, are more potent inhibitors of norepinephrine reuptake than tertiary amine TCAs, such as amitriptyline and doxepine. TCAs also down-regulate cerebral cortical β-adrenergic receptors and sensitize post-synaptic serotonergic receptors with chronic use. The antidepressant effects of TCAs are thought to be due to an overall increase in serotonergic neurotransmission. TCAs also block histamine-H1 receptors, α1-adrenergic receptors and muscarinic receptors, which accounts for their sedative, hypotensive and anticholinergic effects (e.g. blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention), respectively. See toxicity section below for a complete listing of side effects. Desipramine exerts less anticholinergic and sedative side effects compared to tertiary amine TCAs, such as amitriptyline and clomipramine. Desipramine may be used to treat depression, neuropathic pain (unlabeled use), agitation and insomnia (unlabeled use) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (unlabeled use).
Structure Thumb
Download: MOL | SDF | SMILES | InChI
Display: 2D Structure | 3D Structure
Synonyms
Demethylimipramine
Desimipramine
Desimpramine
Desipramin
Desipramine Hcl
Desmethylimipramine
Dezipramine
Dimethylimipramine
Methylaminopropyliminodibenzyl
Monodemethylimipramine
Norimipramine
Norpramine
First Prev Next Last
Salts Not Available
Brand names
Name Company
Norpramin Sanofi-Aventis
Pentofran
Pertofran
Pertrofane
Sertofran
Brand mixtures Not Available
Categories
  • Antidepressants
  • Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
  • Norepinephrine-Reuptake Inhibitors
CAS number 50-47-5
Weight Average: 266.3807
Monoisotopic: 266.178298714
Chemical Formula C18H22N2
InChI Key InChIKey=HCYAFALTSJYZDH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H22N2/c1-19-13-6-14-20-17-9-4-2-7-15(17)11-12-16-8-3-5-10-18(16)20/h2-5,7-10,19H,6,11-14H2,1H3
Plain Text
IUPAC Name
(3-{2-azatricyclo[9.4.0.0^{3,8}]pentadeca-1(11),3(8),4,6,12,14-hexaen-2-yl}propyl)(methyl)amine
SMILES
CNCCCN1C2=CC=CC=C2CCC2=CC=CC=C12
Plain Text
Mass Spec show (11 KB)
Taxonomy
Kingdom Organic
Classes
  • Dibenzazepines and Derivatives
Substructures
  • Dibenzazepines and Derivatives
  • Aliphatic and Aryl Amines
  • Benzene and Derivatives
  • Heterocyclic compounds
  • Aromatic compounds
  • Anilines
Pharmacology
Indication For relief of symptoms in various depressive syndromes, especially endogenous depression. It has also been used to manage chronic peripheral neuropathic pain, as a second line agent for the management of anxiety disorders (e.g. panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder), and as a second or third line agent in the ADHD management.
Pharmacodynamics Desipramine, a secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant, is structurally related to both the skeletal muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine and the thioxanthene antipsychotics such as thiothixene. It is the active metabolite of imipramine, a tertiary amine TCA. The acute effects of desipramine include inhibition of noradrenaline re-uptake at noradrenergic nerve endings and inhibition of serotonin (5-hydroxy tryptamine, 5HT) re-uptake at the serotoninergic nerve endings in the central nervous system. Desipramine exhibits greater noradrenergic re-uptake inhibition compared to the tertiary amine TCA imipramine. In addition to inhibiting neurotransmitter re-uptake, desipramine down-regulates beta-adrenergic receptors in the cerebral cortex and sensitizes serotonergic receptors with chronic use. The overall effect is increased serotonergic transmission. Antidepressant effects are typically observed 2 - 4 weeks following the onset of therapy though some patients may require up to 8 weeks of therapy prior to symptom improvement. Patients experiencing more severe depressive episodes may respond quicker than those with mild depressive symptoms.
Mechanism of action Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that selectively blocks reuptake of norepinephrine (noradrenaline) from the neuronal synapse. It also inhibits serotonin reuptake, but to a lesser extent compared to tertiary amine TCAs such as imipramine. Inhibition of neurotransmitter reuptake increases stimulation of the post-synaptic neuron. Chronic use of desipramine also leads to down-regulation of beta-adrenergic receptors in the cerebral cortex and sensitization of serotonergic receptors. An overall increase in serotonergic transmission likely confers desipramine its antidepressant effects. Desipramine also possesses minor anticholinergic activity, through its affinity for muscarinic receptors. TCAs are believed to act by restoring normal levels of neurotransmitters via synaptic reuptake inhibition and by increasing serotonergic neurotransmission via serotonergic receptor sensitization in the central nervous system.
Absorption Desipramine hydrochloride is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism. Peak plasma concentrations are attained 4 - 6 hours following oral administration.
Volume of distribution Not Available
Protein binding 73-92% bound to plasma proteins
Metabolism Desipramine is extensively metabolized in the liver by CYP2D6 (major) and CYP1A2 (minor) to 2-hydroxydesipramine, an active metabolite. 2-hydroxydesipramine is thought to retain some amine reuptake inhibition and may possess cardiac depressant activity. The 2-hydroxylation metabolic pathway of desipramine is under genetic control.
Route of elimination Desipramine is metabolized in the liver, and approximately 70% is excreted in the urine.
Half life 7-60+ hours; 70% eliminated renally
Clearance Not Available
Toxicity Male mice: LD50 = 290 mg/kg, female rats: LD50 = 320 mg/kg. Antagonism of the histamine H1 and α1 receptors can lead to sedation and hypotension. Antimuscarinic activity confers anticholinergic side effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation and urine retention may occur. Cardiotoxicity may occur with high doses of desipramine. Cardiovascular side effects in postural hypotension, tachycardia, hypertension, ECG changes and congestive heart failure. Psychotoxic effects include impaired memory and delirium. Induction of hypomanic or manic episodes may occur in patients with a history of bipolar disorder. Withdrawal symptoms include GI disturbances (e.g. nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea), anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, headache and malaise.
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals
Pathways
Pathway Name SMPDB ID
Smp00422 Imipramine Pathway SMP00422
Smp00423 Desipramine Pathway SMP00423
Pharmacoeconomics
Manufacturers
  • Actavis totowa llc
  • Pliva inc
  • Sandoz inc
  • Usl pharma inc
  • Sanofi-Aventis
Packagers
Dosage forms
Form Route Strength
Tablet Oral 10 mg
Tablet Oral 100 mg
Tablet Oral 150 mg
Tablet Oral 25 mg
Tablet Oral 50 mg
Tablet Oral 75 mg
Tablet, film coated Oral 10 mg
Tablet, film coated Oral 100 mg
Tablet, film coated Oral 150 mg
Tablet, film coated Oral 25 mg
Tablet, film coated Oral 50 mg
Tablet, film coated Oral 75 mg
First Prev Next Last
Prices
Unit description Cost Unit
Desipramine hcl powder 14.4 USD g
Norpramin 150 mg tablet 6.08 USD tablet
Desipramine HCl 150 mg tablet 4.67 USD tablet
Norpramin 100 mg tablet 4.2 USD tablet
Norpramin 75 mg tablet 3.19 USD tablet
Desipramine HCl 100 mg tablet 2.81 USD tablet
Desipramine HCl 75 mg tablet 2.63 USD tablet
Norpramin 50 mg tablet 2.51 USD tablet
Desipramine 150 mg tablet 2.18 USD tablet
Desipramine HCl 50 mg tablet 1.64 USD tablet
Desipramine 100 mg tablet 1.5 USD tablet
Norpramin 25 mg tablet 1.33 USD tablet
Desipramine 75 mg tablet 1.15 USD tablet
Norpramin 10 mg tablet 1.11 USD tablet
Apo-Desipramine 75 mg Tablet 0.93 USD tablet
Desipramine 50 mg tablet 0.92 USD tablet
Desipramine HCl 10 mg tablet 0.87 USD tablet
Desipramine HCl 25 mg tablet 0.83 USD tablet
Apo-Desipramine 50 mg Tablet 0.7 USD tablet
Desipramine 25 mg tablet 0.49 USD tablet
Desipramine 10 mg tablet 0.4 USD tablet
Apo-Desipramine 10 mg Tablet 0.4 USD tablet
Apo-Desipramine 25 mg Tablet 0.4 USD tablet
First Prev Next Last
DrugBank does not sell nor buy drugs. Pricing information is supplied for informational purposes only.
Patents Not Available
Properties
State solid
Experimental Properties
Property Value Source
melting point 214-218 °C Not Available
water solubility 58.6 mg/L (at 24 °C) YALKOWSKY,SH & DANNENFELSER,RM (1992)
logP 4.90 HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
logS -3.66 ADME Research, USCD
Caco2 permeability -4.67 ADME Research, USCD
pKa 10.4 SANGSTER (1994)
Predicted Properties
Property Value Source
water solubility 3.96e-02 g/l ALOGPS
logP 4.02 ALOGPS
logP 3.9 ChemAxon
logS -3.8 ALOGPS
pKa (strongest basic) 10.02 ChemAxon
physiological charge 1 ChemAxon
hydrogen acceptor count 2 ChemAxon
hydrogen donor count 1 ChemAxon
polar surface area 15.27 ChemAxon
rotatable bond count 4 ChemAxon
refractivity 85.31 ChemAxon
polarizability 31.74 ChemAxon
References
Synthesis Reference Not Available
General Reference Not Available
External Links
Resource Link
KEGG Compound C06943 Link_out
PubChem Compound 2995 Link_out
PubChem Substance 46504624 Link_out
ChemSpider 2888 Link_out
BindingDB 35229 Link_out
ChEBI 47781 Link_out
ChEMBL 47781 Link_out
Therapeutic Targets Database DAP001151 Link_out
PharmGKB PA449233 Link_out
IUPHAR 2399 Link_out
Guide to Pharmacology 2399 Link_out
HET DSM Link_out
Drug Product Database 2216272 Link_out
RxList http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/desipram.htm Link_out
Drugs.com http://www.drugs.com/cdi/desipramine.html Link_out
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desipramine Link_out
ATC Codes
  • N06AA01
AHFS Codes
  • 28:16.04.28
PDB Entries Not Available
FDA label show (152 KB)
MSDS show (73.6 KB)
Interactions
Drug Interactions
Drug Interaction
Altretamine Risk of severe hypotension
Artemether Additive QTc-prolongation may occur. Concomitant therapy should be avoided.
Atazanavir Atazanavir may increase the effect and toxicity of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if atazanavir is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Butabarbital Barbiturates like butabarbital may increase the metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants like desipramine. Monitor for decreased therapeutic effects of tricyclic antidepressants if a barbiturate is initiated/dose increased, or increased effects if a barbiturate is discontinued/dose decreased. The tricyclic antidepressant dosage will likely need to be increased during concomitant barbiturate therapy, and reduced upon barbiturate discontinuation.
Butalbital Barbiturates such as butalbital may increase the metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants such as desipramine. Monitor for decreased therapeutic effects of tricyclic antidepressants if a barbiturate is initiated/dose increased, or increased effects if a barbiturate is discontinued/dose decreased. The tricyclic antidepressant dosage will likely need to be increased during concomitant barbiturate therapy, and reduced upon barbiturate discontinuation.
Carbamazepine Carbamazepine may decrease the serum concentration of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by increasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if carbamazepine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Cimetidine Cimetidine may increase the effect of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if cimetidine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Cisapride Increased risk of cardiotoxicity and arrhythmias
Clonidine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, decreases the effect of clonidine.
Desvenlafaxine Increased risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
Dihydroquinidine barbiturate Dihydroquinidine barbiturate increases the effect of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine.
Dobutamine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of dobutamine.
Donepezil Possible antagonism of action
Dopamine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of dopamine.
Duloxetine Possible increase in the levels of this agent when used with duloxetine
Ephedra The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of ephedra.
Ephedrine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of ephedrine.
Epinephrine Trimipramine may increase the vasopressor effect of the direct-acting alpha-/beta-agonist, Epinephrine. Avoid combination if possible. Monitor sympathetic response to therapy if used concomitantly.
Fenoterol The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of fenoterol.
Fluoxetine The SSRI, fluoxetine, may increase the serum concentration of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by decreasing its metabolism. Additive modulation of serotonin activity also increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for development of serotonin syndrome during concomitant therapy. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if fluoxetine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Fluvoxamine The SSRI, fluvoxamine, may increase the serum concentration of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by decreasing its metabolism. Additive modulation of serotonin activity also increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for development of serotonin syndrome during concomitant therapy. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if fluvoxamine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Galantamine Possible antagonism of action
Grepafloxacin Increased risk of cardiotoxicity and arrhythmias
Guanethidine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, decreases the effect of guanethidine.
Isocarboxazid Possibility of severe adverse effects
Isoproterenol The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of isoproterenol.
Mephentermine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of mephentermine.
Metaraminol The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of metaraminol.
Methoxamine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of methoxamine.
Moclobemide Possible severe adverse reaction with this combination
Norepinephrine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of norepinephrine.
Orciprenaline The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of orciprenaline.
Phenelzine Possibility of severe adverse effects
Phenylephrine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of phenylephrine.
Phenylpropanolamine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of phenylpropanolamine.
Pirbuterol The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of pirbuterol.
Procaterol The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of procaterol.
Pseudoephedrine The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of pseudoephedrine.
Quinidine Additive QTc-prolonging effects may occur. Quinidine may also increase the serum concentration of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if quinidine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed. Monitor for the development of torsades de pointes during concomitant therapy.
Quinidine barbiturate Quinidine barbiturate increases the effect of tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine.
Rasagiline Possibility of severe adverse effects
Rifabutin The rifamycin, rifabutin, may decrease the effect of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by increasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if rifabutin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Rifampin The rifamycin, rifampin, may decrease the effect of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by increasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if rifampin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Ritonavir Ritonavir may increase the effect and toxicity of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if ritonavir if initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Rivastigmine Possible antagonism of action
Salbutamol The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of salbutamol.
Sibutramine Increased risk of CNS adverse effects
Sparfloxacin Increased risk of cardiotoxicity and arrhythmias
Tacrine The therapeutic effects of the central acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, Tacrine, and/or the anticholinergic, Desipramine, may be reduced due to antagonism. The interaction may be beneficial when the anticholinergic action is a side effect. Monitor for decreased efficacy of both agents.
Tacrolimus Additive QTc-prolongation may occur increasing the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias. Concomitant therapy should be used with caution.
Tamoxifen Desipramine may decrease the therapeutic effect of Tamoxifen by decreasing the production of active metabolites. Consider alternate therapy.
Tamsulosin Desipramine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Desipramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Terbinafine Terbinafine may increase the effect and toxicity of the tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, by decreasing its metabolism. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of desipramine if terbinafine is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Terbutaline The tricyclic antidepressant, desipramine, increases the sympathomimetic effect of terbutaline.
Terfenadine Increased risk of cardiotoxicity and arrhythmias
Thiothixene May cause additive QTc-prolonging effects. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. Thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Tipranavir Tipranavir, co-administered with Ritonavir, may increase the concentration of Desipramine. Monitor Desipramine concentration and efficacy/toxicity and adjust dose as required.
Tolterodine Desipramine may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tolterodine. Adjust Tolterodine dose and monitor for efficacy and toxicity.
Toremifene Additive QTc-prolongation may occur, increasing the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias. Consider alternate therapy. A thorough risk:benefit assessment is required prior to co-administration.
Tramadol Tramadol increases the risk of serotonin syndrome and seizures. Desipramine may increase Tramadol toxicity by decreasing Tramadol metabolism and clearance. Desipramine may decrease the effect of Tramadol by decreasing active metabolite production.
Tranylcypromine Increased risk of serotonin syndrome. Concomitant therapy should be avoided. A significant washout period, dependent on the half-lives of the agents, should be employed between therapies.
Trazodone Increased risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
Trimipramine Increased risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Additive QTc-prolongation may also occur, increasing the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias. Concomitant therapy should be used with caution.
Triprolidine Triprolidine and Desipramine, two anticholinergics, may cause additive anticholinergic effects and enhance their adverse/toxic effects. Additive CNS depressant effects may also occur. Monitor for enhanced anticholinergic and CNS depressant effects.
Trospium Trospium and Desipramine, two anticholinergics, may cause additive anticholinergic effects and enhanced adverse/toxic effects. Monitor for enhanced anticholinergic effects.
Venlafaxine Increased risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
Vilazodone Monitor for toxic effects of tricyclic antidepressants if a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is initiated or the dose is increased. The influence of the SSRI may take several days or weeks to be fully realized or resolved.
Voriconazole Additive QTc prolongation may occur. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for QTc prolongation as this can lead to Torsade de Pointes (TdP).
Vorinostat Additive QTc prolongation may occur. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for QTc prolongation as this can lead to Torsade de Pointes (TdP).
Ziprasidone Additive QTc-prolonging effects may increase the risk of severe arrhythmias. Concomitant therapy is contraindicated.
Zolmitriptan Use of two serotonin modulators, such as zolmitriptan and desipramine, increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for serotonin syndrome during concomitant therapy.
Zuclopenthixol Additive QTc prolongation may occur. Consider alternate therapy or use caution and monitor for QTc prolongation as this can lead to Torsade de Pointes (TdP).
Food Interactions
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Take with food to reduce irritation, limit caffeine intake.
Targets

1. Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter

Pharmacological action: yes
Actions: inhibitor

Amine transporter. Terminates the action of noradrenaline by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynaptic terminals

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P23975 Link_out
Gene: SLC6A2 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Zavosh A, Schaefer J, Ferrel A, Figlewicz DP: Desipramine treatment decreases 3H-nisoxetine binding and norepinephrine transporter mRNA in SK-N-SHSY5Y cells. Brain Res Bull. 1999 Jul 1;49(4):291-5. Pubmed
  2. Weinshenker D, White SS, Javors MA, Palmiter RD, Szot P: Regulation of norepinephrine transporter abundance by catecholamines and desipramine in vivo. Brain Res. 2002 Aug 16;946(2):239-46. Pubmed
  3. Bryan-Lluka LJ, Bonisch H, Lewis RJ: chi-Conopeptide MrIA partially overlaps desipramine and cocaine binding sites on the human norepinephrine transporter. J Biol Chem. 2003 Oct 10;278(41):40324-9. Epub 2003 Jul 1. Pubmed
  4. Zhu MY, Kyle PB, Hume AS, Ordway GA: The persistent membrane retention of desipramine causes lasting inhibition of norepinephrine transporter function. Neurochem Res. 2004 Feb;29(2):419-27. Pubmed
  5. Ordway GA, Jia W, Li J, Zhu MY, Mandela P, Pan J: Norepinephrine transporter function and desipramine: residual drug effects versus short-term regulation. J Neurosci Methods. 2005 Apr 30;143(2):217-25. Epub 2004 Dec 30. Pubmed
  6. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. Pubmed
  7. Tatsumi M, Groshan K, Blakely RD, Richelson E: Pharmacological profile of antidepressants and related compounds at human monoamine transporters. Eur J Pharmacol. 1997 Dec 11;340(2-3):249-58. Pubmed

2. Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter

Pharmacological action: yes
Actions: inhibitor

Terminates the action of serotonine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynaptic terminals

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P31645 Link_out
Gene: SLC6A4 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Holmes A, Yang RJ, Murphy DL, Crawley JN: Evaluation of antidepressant-related behavioral responses in mice lacking the serotonin transporter. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2002 Dec;27(6):914-23. Pubmed
  2. Gould GG, Altamirano AV, Javors MA, Frazer A: A comparison of the chronic treatment effects of venlafaxine and other antidepressants on serotonin and norepinephrine transporters. Biol Psychiatry. 2006 Mar 1;59(5):408-14. Epub 2005 Sep 2. Pubmed
  3. Zhou L, Huang KX, Kecojevic A, Welsh AM, Koliatsos VE: Evidence that serotonin reuptake modulators increase the density of serotonin innervation in the forebrain. J Neurochem. 2006 Jan;96(2):396-406. Epub 2005 Nov 21. Pubmed
  4. Hoffman AF, Gerhardt GA: In vivo electrochemical studies of dopamine clearance in the rat substantia nigra: effects of locally applied uptake inhibitors and unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine lesions. J Neurochem. 1998 Jan;70(1):179-89. Pubmed
  5. Tatsumi M, Groshan K, Blakely RD, Richelson E: Pharmacological profile of antidepressants and related compounds at human monoamine transporters. Eur J Pharmacol. 1997 Dec 11;340(2-3):249-58. Pubmed

3. 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor

Pharmacological action: yes
Actions: antagonist

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. This receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. This receptor is involved in tracheal smooth muscle contraction, bronchoconstriction, and control of aldosterone production

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P28223 Link_out
Gene: HTR2A Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed

4. Beta-2 adrenergic receptor

Pharmacological action: unknown
Actions: antagonist

Beta-adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine- induced activation of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The beta-2-adrenergic receptor binds epinephrine with an approximately 30-fold greater affinity than it does norepinephrine

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P07550 Link_out
Gene: ADRB2 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Matsumoto K, Ojima K, Ohta H, Watanabe H: Beta 2- but not beta 1-adrenoceptors are involved in desipramine enhancement of aggressive behavior in long-term isolated mice. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1994 Sep;49(1):13-8. Pubmed
  2. Sapena R, Morin D, Zini R, Morin C, Tillement JP: Desipramine treatment differently down-regulates beta-adrenoceptors of freshly isolated neurons and astrocytes. Eur J Pharmacol. 1996 Apr 4;300(1-2):159-62. Pubmed
  3. Abadie C, Foucart S, Page P, Nadeau R: Modulation of noradrenaline release from isolated human atrial appendages. J Auton Nerv Syst. 1996 Dec 14;61(3):269-76. Pubmed
  4. Prenner L, Sieben A, Zeller K, Weiser D, Haberlein H: Reduction of high-affinity beta2-adrenergic receptor binding by hyperforin and hyperoside on rat C6 glioblastoma cells measured by fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. Biochemistry. 2007 May 1;46(17):5106-13. Epub 2007 Apr 7. Pubmed
  5. Osadchii OE, Woodiwiss AJ, Deftereos D, Norton GR: Temporal changes in myocardial adrenergic regulation with the progression to pump dysfunction after chronic beta-adrenoreceptor activation in rats. Pflugers Arch. 2007 Nov;455(2):251-60. Epub 2007 Jun 9. Pubmed

5. Beta-1 adrenergic receptor

Pharmacological action: unknown
Actions: other

Beta-adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine- induced activation of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. This receptor binds epinephrine and norepinephrine with approximately equal affinity

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P08588 Link_out
Gene: ADRB1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Sapena R, Morin D, Zini R, Morin C, Tillement JP: Desipramine treatment differently down-regulates beta-adrenoceptors of freshly isolated neurons and astrocytes. Eur J Pharmacol. 1996 Apr 4;300(1-2):159-62. Pubmed
  2. Burgi S, Baltensperger K, Honegger UE: Antidepressant-induced switch of beta 1-adrenoceptor trafficking as a mechanism for drug action. J Biol Chem. 2003 Jan 10;278(2):1044-52. Epub 2002 Oct 21. Pubmed
  3. Matsumoto K, Ojima K, Ohta H, Watanabe H: Beta 2- but not beta 1-adrenoceptors are involved in desipramine enhancement of aggressive behavior in long-term isolated mice. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1994 Sep;49(1):13-8. Pubmed
  4. Samnick S, Scheuer C, Munks S, El-Gibaly AM, Menger MD, Kirsch CM: Technetium-99m labeled 1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-(2-mercapto-2-methyl-4-azapentyl)-4-(2-mercapto-2-met hylpropylamino)-piperidine and iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine for studying cardiac adrenergic function: a comparison of the uptake characteristics in vascular smooth muscle cells and neonatal cardiac myocytes, and an investigation in rats. Nucl Med Biol. 2004 May;31(4):511-22. Pubmed
  5. Mudunkotuwa NT, Horton RW: Desipramine administration in the olfactory bulbectomized rat: changes in brain beta-adrenoceptor and 5-HT2A binding sites and their relationship to behaviour. Br J Pharmacol. 1996 Apr;117(7):1481-6. Pubmed

6. Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase

Pharmacological action: unknown
Actions: inhibitor

Converts sphingomyelin to ceramide. aSM also has phospholipase C activities toward 1,2-diacylglycerolphosphocholine and 1,2-diacylglycerolphosphoglycerol

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P17405 Link_out
Gene: SMPD1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Testai FD, Landek MA, Dawson G: Regulation of sphingomyelinases in cells of the oligodendrocyte lineage. J Neurosci Res. 2004 Jan 1;75(1):66-74. Pubmed
  2. Kolzer M, Werth N, Sandhoff K: Interactions of acid sphingomyelinase and lipid bilayers in the presence of the tricyclic antidepressant desipramine. FEBS Lett. 2004 Feb 13;559(1-3):96-8. Pubmed
  3. Erdreich-Epstein A, Tran LB, Cox OT, Huang EY, Laug WE, Shimada H, Millard M: Endothelial apoptosis induced by inhibition of integrins alphavbeta3 and alphavbeta5 involves ceramide metabolic pathways. Blood. 2005 Jun 1;105(11):4353-61. Epub 2005 Feb 10. Pubmed
  4. Zeidan YH, Pettus BJ, Elojeimy S, Taha T, Obeid LM, Kawamori T, Norris JS, Hannun YA: Acid ceramidase but not acid sphingomyelinase is required for tumor necrosis factor-{alpha}-induced PGE2 production. J Biol Chem. 2006 Aug 25;281(34):24695-703. Epub 2006 Jun 27. Pubmed
  5. Hurwitz R, Ferlinz K, Sandhoff K: The tricyclic antidepressant desipramine causes proteolytic degradation of lysosomal sphingomyelinase in human fibroblasts. Biol Chem Hoppe Seyler. 1994 Jul;375(7):447-50. Pubmed
  6. Kornhuber J, Tripal P, Reichel M, Muhle C, Rhein C, Muehlbacher M, Groemer TW, Gulbins E: Functional Inhibitors of Acid Sphingomyelinase (FIASMAs): a novel pharmacological group of drugs with broad clinical applications. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2010;26(1):9-20. Epub 2010 May 18. Pubmed

7. Histamine H1 receptor

Pharmacological action: no
Actions: antagonist

In peripheral tissues, the H1 subclass of histamine receptors mediates the contraction of smooth muscles, increase in capillary permeability due to contraction of terminal venules, and catecholamine release from adrenal medulla, as well as mediating neurotransmission in the central nervous system

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P35367 Link_out
Gene: HRH1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Sawynok J, Esser MJ, Reid AR: Peripheral antinociceptive actions of desipramine and fluoxetine in an inflammatory and neuropathic pain test in the rat. Pain. 1999 Aug;82(2):149-58. Pubmed
  2. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed

8. Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor

Pharmacological action: no
Actions: antagonist

This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol- calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P35348 Link_out
Gene: ADRA1A Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed

9. Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1

Pharmacological action: no
Actions: antagonist

The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins. Primary transducing effect is Pi turnover

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P11229 Link_out
Gene: CHRM1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed
  2. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  3. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

10. Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2

Pharmacological action: no
Actions: antagonist

The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins. Primary transducing effect is adenylate cyclase inhibition

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P08172 Link_out
Gene: CHRM2 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed
  2. Overington JP, Al-Lazikani B, Hopkins AL: How many drug targets are there? Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6. Pubmed
  3. Imming P, Sinning C, Meyer A: Drugs, their targets and the nature and number of drug targets. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Oct;5(10):821-34. Pubmed

11. Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3

Pharmacological action: no
Actions: antagonist

The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins. Primary transducing effect is Pi turnover

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P20309 Link_out
Gene: CHRM3 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed

12. Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4

Pharmacological action: no
Actions: antagonist

The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins. Primary transducing effect is inhibition of adenylate cyclase

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P08173 Link_out
Gene: CHRM4 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed

13. Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5

Pharmacological action: no
Actions: antagonist

The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor mediates various cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase, breakdown of phosphoinositides and modulation of potassium channels through the action of G proteins. Primary transducing effect is Pi turnover

Organism class: human
UniProt ID: P08912 Link_out
Gene: CHRM5 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Cusack B, Nelson A, Richelson E: Binding of antidepressants to human brain receptors: focus on newer generation compounds. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1994 May;114(4):559-65. Pubmed

14. Transporter

Pharmacological action: unknown
Organism class: bacterial
UniProt ID: O67854 Link_out
Gene: snf Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Berman HM, Westbrook J, Feng Z, Gilliland G, Bhat TN, Weissig H, Shindyalov IN, Bourne PE: The Protein Data Bank. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Jan 1;28(1):235-42. Pubmed
Enzymes

1. Cytochrome P450 2D6

Actions: substrate, inhibitor

Responsible for the metabolism of many drugs and environmental chemicals that it oxidizes. It is involved in the metabolism of drugs such as antiarrhythmics, adrenoceptor antagonists, and tricyclic antidepressants

UniProt ID: P10635 Link_out
Gene: CYP2D6 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Baumann P: Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationship of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1996 Dec;31(6):444-69. Pubmed
  2. Flockhart DA. Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450 Drug Interaction Table. Indiana University School of Medicine (2007). Accessed May 28, 2010.
  3. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed
  4. Lewis DF, Modi S, Dickins M: Structure-activity relationship for human cytochrome P450 substrates and inhibitors. Drug Metab Rev. 2002 Feb-May;34(1-2):69-82. Pubmed

2. Cytochrome P450 2C19

Actions: substrate, inhibitor

Responsible for the metabolism of a number of therapeutic agents such as the anticonvulsant drug S-mephenytoin, omeprazole, proguanil, certain barbiturates, diazepam, propranolol, citalopram and imipramine

UniProt ID: P33261 Link_out
Gene: CYP2C19 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed

3. Cytochrome P450 2C18

Actions: substrate

Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics

UniProt ID: P33260 Link_out
Gene: CYP2C18 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed

4. Cytochrome P450 1A2

Actions: substrate

Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Most active in catalyzing 2-hydroxylation. Caffeine is metabolized primarily by cytochrome CYP1A2 in the liver through an initial N3-demethylation. Also acts in the metabolism of aflatoxin B1 and acetaminophen

UniProt ID: P05177 Link_out
Gene: CYP1A2
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed

5. Cytochrome P450 3A4

Actions: inhibitor

Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation reactions (e.g. caffeine 8-oxidation, omeprazole sulphoxidation, midazolam 1'-hydroxylation and midazolam 4- hydroxylation) of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. The enzyme also hydroxylates etoposide

UniProt ID: P08684 Link_out
Gene: CYP3A4
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed

6. Cytochrome P450 2A6

Actions: inhibitor

Exhibits a high coumarin 7-hydroxylase activity. Can act in the hydroxylation of the anti-cancer drugs cyclophosphamide and ifosphamide. Competent in the metabolic activation of aflatoxin B1. Constitutes the major nicotine C-oxidase

UniProt ID: P11509 Link_out
Gene: CYP2A6
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed

7. Cytochrome P450 2B6

Actions: inhibitor

Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics

UniProt ID: P20813 Link_out
Gene: CYP2B6 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed

8. Cytochrome P450 2E1

Actions: inhibitor

Metabolizes several precarcinogens, drugs, and solvents to reactive metabolites. Inactivates a number of drugs and xenobiotics and also bioactivates many xenobiotic substrates to their hepatotoxic or carcinogenic forms

UniProt ID: P05181 Link_out
Gene: CYP2E1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Preissner S, Kroll K, Dunkel M, Senger C, Goldsobel G, Kuzman D, Guenther S, Winnenburg R, Schroeder M, Preissner R: SuperCYP: a comprehensive database on Cytochrome P450 enzymes including a tool for analysis of CYP-drug interactions. Nucleic Acids Res. 2010 Jan;38(Database issue):D237-43. Epub 2009 Nov 24. Pubmed
Transporters

1. Multidrug resistance protein 1

Actions: inhibitor

Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells

UniProt ID: P08183 Link_out
Gene: ABCB1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Mahar Doan KM, Humphreys JE, Webster LO, Wring SA, Shampine LJ, Serabjit-Singh CJ, Adkison KK, Polli JW: Passive permeability and P-glycoprotein-mediated efflux differentiate central nervous system (CNS) and non-CNS marketed drugs. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Dec;303(3):1029-37. Pubmed
  2. Nagy H, Goda K, Fenyvesi F, Bacso Z, Szilasi M, Kappelmayer J, Lustyik G, Cianfriglia M, Szabo G Jr: Distinct groups of multidrug resistance modulating agents are distinguished by competition of P-glycoprotein-specific antibodies. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2004 Mar 19;315(4):942-9. Pubmed

2. Solute carrier family 22 member 1

Actions: inhibitor

Translocates a broad array of organic cations with various structures and molecular weights including the model compounds 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP), tetraethylammonium (TEA), N-1-methylnicotinamide (NMN), 4-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)- N-methylpyridinium (ASP), the endogenous compounds choline, guanidine, histamine, epinephrine, adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine, and the drugs quinine, and metformin. The transport of organic cations is inhibited by a broad array of compounds like tetramethylammonium (TMA), cocaine, lidocaine, NMDA receptor antagonists, atropine, prazosin, cimetidine, TEA and NMN, guanidine, cimetidine, choline, procainamide, quinine, tetrabutylammonium, and tetrapentylammonium. Translocates organic cations in an electrogenic and pH-independent manner. Translocates organic cations across the plasma membrane in both directions. Transports the polyamines spermine and spermidine. Transports pramipexole across the basolateral membrane of the proximal tubular epithelial cells. The choline transport is activated by MMTS. Regulated by various intracellular signaling pathways including inhibition by protein kinase A activation, and endogenously activation by the calmodulin complex, the calmodulin- dependent kinase II and LCK tyrosine kinase

UniProt ID: O15245 Link_out
Gene: SLC22A1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Zhang L, Schaner ME, Giacomini KM: Functional characterization of an organic cation transporter (hOCT1) in a transiently transfected human cell line (HeLa). J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1998 Jul;286(1):354-61. Pubmed
  2. Arndt P, Volk C, Gorboulev V, Budiman T, Popp C, Ulzheimer-Teuber I, Akhoundova A, Koppatz S, Bamberg E, Nagel G, Koepsell H: Interaction of cations, anions, and weak base quinine with rat renal cation transporter rOCT2 compared with rOCT1. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2001 Sep;281(3):F454-68. Pubmed
  3. Grundemann D, Gorboulev V, Gambaryan S, Veyhl M, Koepsell H: Drug excretion mediated by a new prototype of polyspecific transporter. Nature. 1994 Dec 8;372(6506):549-52. Pubmed

3. Solute carrier family 22 member 2

Actions: inhibitor

Mediates tubular uptake of organic compounds from circulation. Mediates the influx of agmatine, dopamine, noradrenaline (norepinephrine), serotonin, choline, famotidine, ranitidine, histamin, creatinine, amantadine, memantine, acriflavine, 4-[4-(dimethylamino)-styryl]-N-methylpyridinium ASP, amiloride, metformin, N-1-methylnicotinamide (NMN), tetraethylammonium (TEA), 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP), cimetidine, cisplatin and oxaliplatin. Cisplatin may develop a nephrotoxic action. Transport of creatinine is inhibited by fluoroquinolones such as DX-619 and LVFX. This transporter is a major determinant of the anticancer activity of oxaliplatin and may contribute to antitumor specificity

UniProt ID: O15244 Link_out
Gene: SLC22A2 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Gorboulev V, Ulzheimer JC, Akhoundova A, Ulzheimer-Teuber I, Karbach U, Quester S, Baumann C, Lang F, Busch AE, Koepsell H: Cloning and characterization of two human polyspecific organic cation transporters. DNA Cell Biol. 1997 Jul;16(7):871-81. Pubmed
  2. Arndt P, Volk C, Gorboulev V, Budiman T, Popp C, Ulzheimer-Teuber I, Akhoundova A, Koppatz S, Bamberg E, Nagel G, Koepsell H: Interaction of cations, anions, and weak base quinine with rat renal cation transporter rOCT2 compared with rOCT1. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2001 Sep;281(3):F454-68. Pubmed

4. Solute carrier family 22 member 3

Actions: inhibitor

Mediates potential-dependent transport of a variety of organic cations. May play a significant role in the disposition of cationic neurotoxins and neurotransmitters in the brain

UniProt ID: O75751 Link_out
Gene: SLC22A3 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Wu X, Huang W, Ganapathy ME, Wang H, Kekuda R, Conway SJ, Leibach FH, Ganapathy V: Structure, function, and regional distribution of the organic cation transporter OCT3 in the kidney. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2000 Sep;279(3):F449-58. Pubmed
  2. Kekuda R, Prasad PD, Wu X, Wang H, Fei YJ, Leibach FH, Ganapathy V: Cloning and functional characterization of a potential-sensitive, polyspecific organic cation transporter (OCT3) most abundantly expressed in placenta. J Biol Chem. 1998 Jun 26;273(26):15971-9. Pubmed
  3. Wu X, Kekuda R, Huang W, Fei YJ, Leibach FH, Chen J, Conway SJ, Ganapathy V: Identity of the organic cation transporter OCT3 as the extraneuronal monoamine transporter (uptake2) and evidence for the expression of the transporter in the brain. J Biol Chem. 1998 Dec 4;273(49):32776-86. Pubmed

5. Organic cation/carnitine transporter 2

Actions: inhibitor

Sodium-ion dependent, high affinity carnitine transporter. Involved in the active cellular uptake of carnitine. Transports one sodium ion with one molecule of carnitine. Also transports organic cations such as tetraethylammonium (TEA) without the involvement of sodium. Also Relative uptake activity ratio of carnitine to TEA is 11.3

UniProt ID: O76082 Link_out
Gene: SLC22A5 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Wu X, Huang W, Prasad PD, Seth P, Rajan DP, Leibach FH, Chen J, Conway SJ, Ganapathy V: Functional characteristics and tissue distribution pattern of organic cation transporter 2 (OCTN2), an organic cation/carnitine transporter. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1999 Sep;290(3):1482-92. Pubmed

6. Organic cation/carnitine transporter 1

Actions: inhibitor

Sodium-ion dependent, low affinity carnitine transporter. Probably transports one sodium ion with one molecule of carnitine. Also transports organic cations such as tetraethylammonium (TEA) without the involvement of sodium. Relative uptake activity ratio of carnitine to TEA is 1.78. A key substrate of this transporter seems to be ergothioneine (ET)

UniProt ID: Q9H015 Link_out
Gene: SLC22A4 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Wu X, George RL, Huang W, Wang H, Conway SJ, Leibach FH, Ganapathy V: Structural and functional characteristics and tissue distribution pattern of rat OCTN1, an organic cation transporter, cloned from placenta. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2000 Jun 1;1466(1-2):315-27. Pubmed
Carriers

1. Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1

Appears to function in modulating the activity of the immune system during the acute-phase reaction

UniProt ID: P02763 Link_out
Gene: ORM1 Link_out
Protein Sequence: FASTA
Gene Sequence: FASTA
SNPs: SNPJam Report Link_out

References:
  1. Ferry DG, Caplan NB, Cubeddu LX: Interaction between antidepressants and alpha 1-adrenergic receptor antagonists on the binding to alpha 1-acid glycoprotein. J Pharm Sci. 1986 Feb;75(2):146-9. Pubmed
Comments
Drug created on June 13, 2005 07:24 / Updated on February 08, 2013 16:19