LM22A-4

LM22A-4
Clinical data
ATC code
  • None
Identifiers
  • 1-N,3-N,5-N-tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide
CAS Number
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC15H21N3O6
Molar mass339.348 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • C1=C(C=C(C=C1C(=O)NCCO)C(=O)NCCO)C(=O)NCCO
  • InChI=1S/C15H21N3O6/c19-4-1-16-13(22)10-7-11(14(23)17-2-5-20)9-12(8-10)15(24)18-3-6-21/h7-9,19-21H,1-6H2,(H,16,22)(H,17,23)(H,18,24)
  • Key:RGWJKANXFYJKHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

LM22A-4 is a synthetic, selective small-molecule partial agonist of TrkB (EC50 for TrkB activation = 200–500 pM; IC50 for inhibition of BDNF binding to TrkB = 47 nM; IA = ~85%), the main receptor of brain-derived neurotrophic factor.[1][2][3] It has been found to possess poor blood-brain-barrier penetration when administered systemically, so LM22A-4 has been given to animals instead via intranasal administration, with central nervous system TrkB activation observed.[3][4] The compound produces neurogenic and neuroprotective effects in animals,[3][5][6] and shows beneficial effects on respiration in animal models of Rett syndrome.[2][citation needed][7]

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  4. ^ Molecular Basis of Memory. Elsevier Science. 30 January 2014. pp. 183–. ISBN 978-0-12-420200-9.
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  7. ^ Pietropaolo S, Sluyter F, Crusio WE (25 September 2014). Behavioral Genetics of the Mouse: Volume 2, Genetic Mouse Models of Neurobehavioral Disorders. Cambridge University Press. pp. 139–. ISBN 978-1-316-06140-4.