Name: | hyperforin |
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PubChem Compound ID: | 114787 |
Molecular formula: | C35H52O4 |
Molecular weight: | 536.785 g/mol |
Synonyms: |
Hyperforin; 11079-53-1; 4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1,3,7-tris(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-5-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-6-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl) bicyclo(3.3.1)non-3-ene-2,9-dione; Bicyclo(3.3.1)(1,4)benzodiazepin-5-one, 4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-1,3,7-tris(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-5-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-6-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (1R,5S,6R,7S)-
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Name: | hyperforin |
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Name (isomeric): | DB01892 |
Drug Type: | small molecule |
Synonyms: |
Hiperforina; Hyperforine
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CAS number: | 11079-53-1 |
Pharmacology: |
Hyperforin is believed to be the primary active constituent responsible for the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of the extracts of St. John's wort. It acts as a reuptake inhibitor of monoamines, including serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and of GABA and glutamate, with IC50 values of 0.05-0.10 mcg/ml for all compounds, with the excepti...
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Mechanism of Action: |
Hyperforin is believed to be the primary active constituent responsible for the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of the extracts of St. John's wort. It acts as a reuptake inhibitor of monoamines, including serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and of GABA and glutamate, with IC50 values of 0.05-0.10 mcg/ml for all compounds, with the excepti...
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Half Life: | 9 hours |
Toxicity: | Oral LD50 (rat):5628 mg/kg; Skin LD50 (rabbit): 15800 mg/kg; Subcutaneous LD50 (mouse):9800 mg/kg; Intraperitoneal LD50 (rabbit):1826 mg/kg |