Cas No.: | 16562-13-3 |
SMILES: | OC1=C(OC)C=C(CCN2CC3=C(OC)C(O)=CC=C3C[C@]24[H])C4=C1 |
Formula: | C19H21NO4 |
M.Wt: | 327.37 |
Purity: | >98% |
Sotrage: | 4°C for 1 year, -20°C for more than 2 years |
Description: | L-Stepholidine (Stepholidine), an alkaloid extract of the Chinese herb Stephania intermedia, is the first compound known to exhibit mixed dopamine D1 receptor agonist/D2 antagonist properties. L-Stepholidine (Stepholidine) has neuroprotective effect and inhibits heroin-induced reinstatement. L-Stepholidine (Stepholidine) is a potential medication for the treatment of opiate addiction[1][2][3]. |
Target: | Dopamine D1 receptor[1] Dopamine D2 receptor[1] |
References: | [1]. Ma B, et al. L-stepholidine, a natural dopamine receptor D1 agonist and D2 antagonist, inhibits heroin-induced reinstatement. Neurosci Lett. 2014 Jan 24;559:67-71. [2]. Zhou M, et al. The Neuroprotective Effect of L-Stepholidine on Methamphetamine-Induced Memory Deficits in Mice. Neurotox Res. 2019 Aug;36(2):376-386. [3]. Wang W, et al. The effect of L-stepholidine, a novel extract of Chinese herb, on the acquisition, expression, maintenance, and re-acquisition of morphine conditioned place preference in rats. Neuropharmacology. 2007 Feb;52(2):355-61. Epub 2006 Oct 5. |