5-HT4 receptors
Serotonin 4 receptors (5-HT(4)Rs) were discovered 15 years ago. They are coded by a very complex gene (700Kb, 38 exons) which generates eight carboxy-terminal variants (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, n). Their sequences differ after position L(358). Another variant is characterized by a 14 residue insertion w...
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Published in | Current drug targets. CNS & neurological disorders Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 39 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Netherlands
01.02.2004
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Summary: | Serotonin 4 receptors (5-HT(4)Rs) were discovered 15 years ago. They are coded by a very complex gene (700Kb, 38 exons) which generates eight carboxy-terminal variants (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, n). Their sequences differ after position L(358). Another variant is characterized by a 14 residue insertion within the extracellular loop 2. Highly selective potent 5-HT(4) receptor antagonists and partial agonists which cross the blood-brain barrier have been synthesized, but a specific full agonist for brain studies is still missing. Based on physiological and behavioral experiments, 5-HT(4)Rs may be targets to treat cognitive deficits, abdominal pain and feeding disorders. One 5-HT(4)R-directed drug (SL65.0155) is already in phase II to treat patients suffering from memory deficits or dementia. |
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ISSN: | 1568-007X |
DOI: | 10.2174/1568007043482615 |