Synonyms: 4-Amino-5-chloro-2,3-dihydro-N-[1-(3-methoxypropyl)-4-piperidinyl]-7-benzofurancarboxamide
Molecular Formula: C18H26ClN3O3
Molecular Weight: 367.87
Linear Structural Formula: C18H26ClN3O3
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Prucalopride is a selective 5-HT4 serotonin receptor agonist with enterokinetic activity. 5-HT4 receptors are GPCRs that are expressed in the CNS and peripheral tissues. The receptor has a role in GI motility disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and idiopathic constipation. Agonists are prokinetic and of potential use for disoroders of reduced motility. Prucalopride is a selective 5-HT4 serotonin receptor agonist with enterokinetic activities. Prucalopride has pK(i) values of 8.60 and 8.10 for the human 5-HT(4a) and 5-HT(4b) receptor, respectively, and at least 290-fold selectivity for 5-HT4 over other serotonin and dopamine receptors.