NS11394

NS11394 is a drug which acts as a subtype-selective positive allosteric modulator at GABAA receptors, with selectivity for the α3 and α5 subtypes. NS-11394 has been researched as an analgesic for use in chronic or neuropathic pain. NS-11394 possesses a functional selectivity profile at GABA(A) receptors of alpha(5) > alpha(3) > alpha(2) > alpha(1) based on oocyte electrophysiology with human GABA(A) receptors. Compared with other subtype-selective ligands, NS11394 is unique in having superior efficacy at GABA(A)-alpha(3) receptors while maintaining low efficacy at GABA(A)-alpha(1) receptors. NS11394 has an excellent pharmacokinetic profile, which correlates with pharmacodynamic endpoints (CNS receptor occupancy). NS11394 is potent and highly effective in rodent anxiety models. NS11394 has a significantly reduced side effect profile in rat (sedation, ataxia, and ethanol interaction) and mouse (sedation), even at full CNS receptor occupancy. NS11394 has a unique subtype-selective GABA(A) receptor profile and represents an excellent pharmacological tool to further understanding on the relative contributions of GABA(A) receptor subtypes in various therapeutic areas.

Product information

CAS Number: 951650-22-9

Molecular Weight: 353.42

Formula: C23H19N3O

Synonym:

NS-11394

NS 11394

NS11394

Chemical Name: 3'-(5-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carbonitrile

Smiles: CC(C)(O)C1C=C2N=CN(C2=CC=1)C1=CC(=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1C#N

InChiKey: HLKYSQGBIIIQJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C23H19N3O/c1-23(2,27)18-10-11-22-21(13-18)25-15-26(22)19-8-5-7-16(12-19)20-9-4-3-6-17(20)14-24/h3-13,15,27H,1-2H3

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power.

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined.

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vivo:

NS11394 (1-120 mg/kg) selectively attenuates injury-induced nociceptive behaviors in the formalin test. NS11394 (1–10 mg/kg) markedly attenuates the deficit in hindpaw weight bearing [F(4, 61) = 7.569, p < 0.001] in CFA rats.

References:

1. Hofmann M, Kordás KS, Gravius A, Bölcskei K, Parsons CG, Dekundy A, Danysz W, Dézsi L, Wittko-Schneider IM, Sághy K, Gyertyán I, Horváth C. Assessment of the effects of NS11394 and L-838417, α2/3 subunit-selective GABA(A) [corrected] receptor-positive allosteric modulators, in tests for pain, anxiety, memory and motor function. Behav Pharmacol. 2012 Dec;23(8):790-801. doi: 10.1097/FBP.0b013e32835a7c7e. Erratum in: Behav Pharmacol. 2013 Apr;24(2):153. PubMed PMID: 23075708.
2. Hansen RR, Erichsen HK, Brown DT, Mirza NR, Munro G. Positive allosteric modulation of GABA-A receptors reduces capsaicin-induced primary and secondary hypersensitivity in rats. Neuropharmacology. 2012 Dec;63(8):1360-7. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2012.08.002. Epub 2012 Aug 17. PubMed PMID: 22985969.
3. Mirza NR, Larsen JS, Mathiasen C, Jacobsen TA, Munro G, Erichsen HK, Nielsen AN, Troelsen KB, Nielsen EØ, Ahring PK. NS11394 [3'-[5-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-benzoimidazol-1-yl]-biphenyl-2-carbonitrile], a unique subtype-selective GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulator: in vitro actions, pharmacokinetic properties and in vivo anxiolytic efficacy. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2008 Dec;327(3):954-68. doi: 10.1124/jpet.108.138859. Epub 2008 Sep 12. PubMed PMID: 18791063.

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