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Synonym(s):
(S)-2-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-6-(propylamino)benzothiazole dihydrochloride, PPX dihydrochloride
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H17N3S · 2HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
284.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
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Quality Level
Assay
>98% (HPLC)
form
powder
storage condition
desiccated
color
white to off-white
solubility
H2O: >20 mg/mL
originator
Boehringer Ingelheim
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
Cl.Cl.CCCN[C@H]1CCc2nc(N)sc2C1
InChI
1S/C10H17N3S.2ClH/c1-2-5-12-7-3-4-8-9(6-7)14-10(11)13-8;;/h7,12H,2-6H2,1H3,(H2,11,13);2*1H/t7-;;/m0../s1
InChI key
QMNWXHSYPXQFSK-KLXURFKVSA-N
Gene Information
human ... DRD2(1813) , DRD3(1814) , DRD4(1815)
General description
Pramipexole belongs to non-ergoline class and is derived from benzothiazole. It has strong affinity for D2 and D3 receptors (dopamine receptors) compared to other ergoline-derived drugs. However, it does not associate with non-dopamine receptors, for instance adrenergic and serotonin receptors.
Application
Pramipexole dihydrochloride has been used as D2 receptor agonist in dopamine (DA)-depleted striatum slices.
Pramipexole dihydrochloride has been used as a D2-like DR (dopaminergic receptor) agonist in study associated with Parkinson′s disease. It has also been used as a D2/D3 receptor agonist to study risky decision-making in rats.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Pramipexole elicits neuroprotective role and may help in treating depression. It also has a potential to modulate limb movement and may be effective in treating restless legs syndrome.
Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist active at D3 and D2 receptor subtypes. Pramipexole has been found to have neuroprotective effects independent of its dopamine receptor agonism. It reduces mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and inhibits the activation of apoptotic pathways.
Pramipexole is a therapeutic agent for Parkinson′s disease and restless leg syndrome. It also exhibits antidepressant responses in patients suffering from MDD (major depressive disorder) and bipolar depression.
Features and Benefits
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Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Central nervous system
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Natasa Kustrimovic et al.
Scientific reports, 6, 33738-33738 (2016-09-23)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra pars compacta, α-synuclein (α-syn)-rich intraneuronal inclusions (Lewy bodies), and microglial activation. Emerging evidence suggests that CD4+ T lymphocytes contribute to neuroinflammation in PD. Since the mainstay of
Jose A Franco-Chaves et al.
Journal of affective disorders, 149(1-3), 319-325 (2013-03-23)
Antidepressants that act on two or more amine neurotransmitters may confer higher remission rates when first-line agents affecting a single neurotransmitter have failed. Pramipexole, a dopamine agonist, has antidepressant effects in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). This pilot study
Serdar Tort et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics, 579, 119164-119164 (2020-02-23)
Floating gastro-retentive delivery systems can prolong the gastric residence providing sustained drug release. In this study, we report on self-inflating effervescence-based electrospun nanofiber membranes embedding polyethylene oxide/sodium bicarbonate cast films. In this system, sodium bicarbonate results in an effervescence effect
Haritz Jiménez-Urbieta et al.
Neurobiology of aging, 75, 126-135 (2018-12-21)
Treatment with dopaminergic agonists such as pramipexole (PPX) contributes to the development of impulse control disorders (ICDs) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). As such, animal models of abnormal impulse control in PD are needed to better study the pathophysiology
Esther Lara-González et al.
Neuroscience, 410, 76-96 (2019-05-13)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative illness presenting motor and non-motor symptoms due to the loss of dopaminergic terminals in basal ganglia, most importantly, the striatum. L-DOPA relieves many motor signs. Unfortunately, in the long term, L-DOPA use causes motor
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