AAZ-A-154, also known as DLX-001 or as (R)-5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyl-α-methylisotryptamine, is a novel isotryptamine derivative which acts as a serotonin 5-HT2A receptor agonist discovered and synthesized by the lab of Professor David E. Olson at the University of California, Davis.[1][2][3][4] It is being developed for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other central nervous system disorders.[1][2]
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| Other names | AAZ; DLX-001; DLX-1; DLX001; DLX1; (R)-5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyl-α-methylisotryptamine; (R)-5-MeO-α-methyl-isoDMT; (R)-5-MeO-N,N-dimethyl-isoAMT |
| Drug class | Non-hallucinogenic serotonin 5-HT2A receptor agonist; Psychoplastogen |
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| Formula | C14H20N2O |
| Molar mass | 232.327 g·mol−1 |
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Animal studies suggest that it produces antidepressant effects without the psychedelic action typical of drugs from this class.[5][6][3][4] In tests, AAZ-A-154 had antidepressant-like effects in mice without causing the head-twitch response linked to hallucinogenic effects.[7][3][4] Due to the rapidly-induced and enduring neuroplasticity, AAZ-A-154 is a member of the class of compounds known as non-hallucinogenic psychoplastogens.[8][3][4]
The drug is selective for the serotonin 5-HT2 receptors.[9] It is an antagonist of the serotonin 5-HT2B receptor and showed no cardiovascular safety signals in animals.[4] AAZ-A-154 is orally bioavailable and centrally penetrant in animals.[4]
AAZ-A-154, as well as related compounds, are licensed by Delix Therapeutics and are being developed as potential medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders.[8][1][2] As of December 2023, AAZ-A-154, under the code name DLX-001, is in phase 1 clinical trials for major depressive disorder and other central disorders.[1][2]
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