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PD-168,077[edit]

PD-168,077 is a chemical compound that acts as a selective agonist for the dopamine receptor D4. It is primarily used in scientific research to study the role of the D4 receptor in various physiological and neurological processes.

Pharmacology[edit]

PD-168,077 is known for its high affinity and selectivity towards the dopamine receptor D4, which is one of the five subtypes of dopamine receptors. The D4 receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor that is involved in the modulation of neurotransmission in the central nervous system.

Mechanism of Action[edit]

PD-168,077 binds to the D4 receptor and mimics the action of dopamine, the natural ligand for this receptor. By activating the D4 receptor, PD-168,077 can influence various signaling pathways that are involved in cognition, emotion, and behavior.

Research Applications[edit]

PD-168,077 is used in research to explore the potential therapeutic applications of D4 receptor modulation. Studies have investigated its effects on schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Schizophrenia[edit]

Research has suggested that the D4 receptor may play a role in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. PD-168,077 has been used in animal models to study its effects on dopaminergic signaling and its potential to alleviate symptoms associated with this disorder.

ADHD[edit]

The D4 receptor has also been implicated in ADHD, and PD-168,077 is used to investigate how modulation of this receptor can affect attention and hyperactivity in preclinical models.

Chemical Properties[edit]

PD-168,077 is a small molecule with a specific chemical structure that allows it to selectively bind to the D4 receptor. The structure of PD-168,077 is depicted in the image to the right.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''PD-168,077''' is a drug that acts as a [[dopamine]] [[agonist]], and is selective for the [[D4 receptor]]. It has [[antidepressant]] effects in animal studies, and has been proposed for potential use in the treatment of conditions such as [[schizophrenia]], [[Parkinson's disease]], and [[erectile dysfunction]].
+== PD-168,077 ==
+[[File:PD-168,077_Structure.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of PD-168,077]]
+'''PD-168,077''' is a chemical compound that acts as a selective agonist for the [[dopamine receptor]] D4. It is primarily used in scientific research to study the role of the D4 receptor in various physiological and neurological processes.
 == Pharmacology ==
-PD-168,077 is a selective D4 receptor agonist. The [[D4 receptor]] is a G protein-coupled receptor that in humans is encoded by the DRD4 gene. It is a target for drugs which treat schizophrenia and Parkinson disease. Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter activating D4 receptors.
+PD-168,077 is known for its high affinity and selectivity towards the [[dopamine receptor D4]], which is one of the five subtypes of dopamine receptors. The D4 receptor is a [[G protein-coupled receptor]] that is involved in the modulation of neurotransmission in the [[central nervous system]].
+=== Mechanism of Action ===
+PD-168,077 binds to the D4 receptor and mimics the action of [[dopamine]], the natural ligand for this receptor. By activating the D4 receptor, PD-168,077 can influence various signaling pathways that are involved in [[cognition]], [[emotion]], and [[behavior]].
+== Research Applications ==
+PD-168,077 is used in research to explore the potential therapeutic applications of D4 receptor modulation. Studies have investigated its effects on [[schizophrenia]], [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD), and other [[neuropsychiatric disorders]].
+=== Schizophrenia ===
-== Medical Uses ==
+Research has suggested that the D4 receptor may play a role in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. PD-168,077 has been used in animal models to study its effects on [[dopaminergic signaling]] and its potential to alleviate symptoms associated with this disorder.
-PD-168,077 has been proposed for potential use in the treatment of several conditions. These include:
+=== ADHD ===
-* '''[[Schizophrenia]]''': PD-168,077 may have potential in treating schizophrenia due to its action on the D4 receptor, which is believed to be implicated in this condition.
+The D4 receptor has also been implicated in ADHD, and PD-168,077 is used to investigate how modulation of this receptor can affect attention and hyperactivity in preclinical models.
-* '''[[Parkinson's disease]]''': As a dopamine agonist, PD-168,077 may have potential in treating Parkinson's disease, a condition characterized by the death of dopamine-producing cells.
-* '''[[Erectile dysfunction]]''': PD-168,077 has been shown to enhance erectile function in animal studies, suggesting potential use in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
-== Side Effects ==
+== Chemical Properties ==
-As with any drug, PD-168,077 may have potential side effects. These could potentially include those typically associated with dopamine agonists, such as nausea, vomiting, and hallucinations. However, the specific side effects of PD-168,077 have not been fully studied.
+PD-168,077 is a small molecule with a specific chemical structure that allows it to selectively bind to the D4 receptor. The structure of PD-168,077 is depicted in the image to the right.
-== See Also ==
+== Related Pages ==
-* [[Dopamine agonist]]
+* [[Dopamine receptor]]
-* [[D4 receptor]]
+* [[G protein-coupled receptor]]
+* [[Neurotransmitter]]
 * [[Schizophrenia]]
-* [[Parkinson's disease]]
+* [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]]
-* [[Erectile dysfunction]]
-[[Category:Drugs]]
-[[Category:Dopamine agonists]]
-[[Category:Antidepressants]]
-[[Category:Schizophrenia]]
-[[Category:Parkinson's disease]]
-[[Category:Erectile dysfunction]]
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+[[Category:Dopamine receptor agonists]]
+[[Category:Research chemicals]]