Uses
L-152,804 is a potent and orally available Y5 antagonist, which is the receptor postulated to be responsible for hypothalamic "feeding".
Definition
ChEBI: 2-(3,3-dimethyl-1-oxo-4,9-dihydro-2H-xanthen-9-yl)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione is a member of xanthenes.
Biological Activity
Potent, selective non-peptide neuropeptide Y Y 5 receptor antagonist (K i = 26 nM for hY 5 ). Displays > 300-fold selectivity over hY 1 , hY 2 , and hY 4 receptors. Causes weight loss in diet-induced obese mice by modulating food intake and energy expenditure. Centrally active upon oral administration in vivo .
storage
Desiccate at +4°C
