Chemistry:Nepicastat

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Nepicastat
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
5-(Aminomethyl)-1-[(2S)-5,7-difluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazole-2-thione
Other names
SYN-117
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
MeSH Nepicastat
UNII
Properties
C14H15F2N3S
Molar mass 295.35 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Nepicastat (INN, codenamed SYN117, RS-25560-197) is an inhibitor of dopamine beta-hydroxylase, an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of dopamine to norepinephrine.[1]

It has been studied as a possible treatment for congestive heart failure, and appears to be well tolerated as such.[2] As of 2012, clinical trials to assess nepicastat as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cocaine dependence have been completed.[3][4] In Phase 2 study treatment with nepicastat was not effective in relieving PTSD-associated symptoms when compared to placebo. The study was funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.[5]

References

  1. "Catecholamine modulatory effects of nepicastat (RS-25560-197), a novel, potent and selective inhibitor of dopamine-beta-hydroxylase". Br J Pharmacol 121 (8): 1803–9. August 1997. doi:10.1038/sj.bjp.0701315. PMID 9283721. 
  2. "Dopamine-beta-hydroxylase inhibition: a novel sympatho-modulatory approach for the treatment of congestive heart failure". Current Pharmaceutical Design 4 (6): 469–79. December 1998. PMID 10197057. 
  3. "Pharmacogenetic Clinical Trial of Nepicastat for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)". ClinicalTrials.gov. U.S. National Institutes of Health. June 4, 2008. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00641511.  Retrieved on February 1, 2012.
  4. "Study of Safety and Potential Efficacy of SYN117 in Cocaine Dependent Volunteers". ClinicalTrials.gov. U.S. National Institutes of Health. August 15, 2008. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00656357.  Retrieved on February 1, 2012.
  5. Biotie reports top-line data from clinical study with nepicastat (SYN117) in post-traumatic stress disorder BIOTIE THERAPIES CORP. STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 27 December 2012.