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CHEMBL1423

PIMOZIDE
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O=c1[nH]c2ccccc2n1C1CCN(CCCC(c2ccc(F)cc2)c2ccc(F)cc2)CC1

Basic Information

ChEMBL ID CHEMBL1423
Name PIMOZIDE
Phase Approved
Structure Type MOL
InChI Key YVUQSNJEYSNKRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Therapeutic ✓ Yes

Known Names

MCN-JR-6238 NSC-170984 Orap Pimozida Pimozide R 623 R 6238 R-623 R-6238
32
Targets
68
Activities
4
Assay Types
14
PK Parameters
20
Publications
9
Known Names
8
Indications
2
Mechanisms

Molecular Properties

461.6
MW (Da)
5.86
ALogP
3
HBA
1
HBD
41.0
PSA (Ų)
0.37
QED
1
Ro5 Violations
7
Rot. Bonds

Drug Information

Molecule Type Small molecule
First Approval 1984
Availability Prescription
Chirality Achiral

Routes of Administration

Oral
USAN Year 1967

Extended Properties

Molecular Formula C28H29F2N3O
MW 461.56
Aromatic Rings 4
Heavy Atoms 34
NP-Likeness -1.03

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism Action Type Target Direct Efficacy
Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist ANTAGONIST 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
Dopamine receptor antagonist ANTAGONIST Dopamine receptor

Indications

Psychotic Disorders Tics Tourette Syndrome Anxiety Dementia Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ATC Classification

N05AG02
pimozide
Level 1: NERVOUS SYSTEM
Level 2: PSYCHOLEPTICS

Activity Summary

IC50 50 meas. best 9.4
Ki 10 meas. best 9.3
EC50 6 meas. best 5.77
Kd 2 meas. best 7.54

Target Activity Profile

Target Type Best pChEMBL Mean pChEMBL Best (nM) # Data
Dopamine receptor
CHEMBL2093868
IC50 9.4 9.36 0.4 2
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7
CHEMBL3223
Ki 9.3 9.3 0.5 1
D(2) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL3998
Ki 9.22 9.22 0.6 1
D(2) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL217
Ki 8.85 8.2333 1.4 3
D(3) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL234
Ki 8.6 8.6 2.5 1
Serotonin 2 (5-HT2) receptor
CHEMBL2095200
IC50 8.57 8.57 2.7 1
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2
CHEMBL240
IC50 8.52 7.4571 3.0 14
D(2) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL217
Kd 7.54 7.54 29.0 1
Voltage-dependent T-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1G
CHEMBL4641
Kd 7.4 7.4 40.0 1
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2
CHEMBL240
Ki 7.38 7.38 42.0 1
Sodium channel alpha subunit
CHEMBL2331043
IC50 7.27 7.27 54.0 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 6
CHEMBL3371
Ki 7.15 7.15 71.0 1
Voltage-dependent T-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1H
CHEMBL1859
IC50 6.8 6.8 157.0 1
Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel
CHEMBL2095229
IC50 6.79 6.705 162.0 2
Voltage-dependent T-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1G
CHEMBL4641
IC50 6.51 6.51 307.0 1
Sodium channel protein type 2 subunit alpha
CHEMBL3399
IC50 6.47 6.47 340.0 1
Mu-type opioid receptor
CHEMBL233
IC50 6.43 6.43 372.0 1
D(1A) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL2056
Ki 6.23 6.23 588.0 1
ATP-dependent translocase ABCB1
CHEMBL4302
IC50 6.1 5.7267 800.0 3
Kappa-type opioid receptor
CHEMBL237
IC50 6.0 6.0 990.0 1
Glycine receptor subunit alpha-1
CHEMBL5845
EC50 5.77 5.77 1700.0 1
Potassium channel subfamily K member 2
CHEMBL2321615
IC50 5.75 5.75 1800.0 1
Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 1
CHEMBL1795087
IC50 5.7 5.7 2000.0 1
Histamine H4 receptor
CHEMBL3759
Ki 5.7 5.7 2000.0 1
Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 1/WD repeat-containing protein 48
CHEMBL3430885
IC50 5.7 5.7 2000.0 1
Unchecked
CHEMBL612545
IC50 5.66 5.4767 2171.0 3
Plasmodium falciparum
CHEMBL364
IC50 5.6 5.3 2511.9 7
Delta-type opioid receptor
CHEMBL236
IC50 5.42 5.42 3760.0 1
ATP-dependent translocase ABCB1
CHEMBL2573
IC50 5.31 5.31 4900.0 2
K562
CHEMBL385
IC50 5.3 5.3 5000.0 1
Unchecked
CHEMBL612545
EC50 5.27 5.036 5400.0 5
Cytochrome P450 3A4
CHEMBL340
IC50 5.01 5.01 9700.0 1
HCT-116
CHEMBL394
IC50 5.0 5.0 10000.0 1
SW480
CHEMBL612544
IC50 5.0 5.0 10000.0 1
Solute carrier family 22 member 2
CHEMBL1743122
IC50 4.47 4.47 34200.0 1
SARS-CoV-2
CHEMBL4303835
IC50 4.04 4.04 91201.1 1

Pharmacokinetic Data

Parameter Value Units Species
AUC 189.8 - Chlorocebus sabaeus
CL 57.0 mL.min-1.g-1 Homo sapiens
F 49.0 % Homo sapiens
F 50.0 % Homo sapiens
Fu 0.0016 - Homo sapiens
Fu 0.0004 - Canis lupus familiaris
T1/2 0.045 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 0.05333 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 1.0 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 1.0 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 1.0 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 1.0 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 1.0 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 2.47 hr Mus musculus

Activity Data Samples

Top measurements by pChEMBL value

Target Type Rel. Value Units pChEMBL Assay PubMed
Dopamine receptor IC50 = 0.4 nM 9.4 Inhibition of [3H]haloperidol binding to dopamine receptors in rat striatal memb... 2859371
Dopamine receptor IC50 = 0.48 nM 9.32 Inhibition of [3H]haloperidol binding to dopamine receptors in rat striatal memb... 2859371
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7 Ki = 0.5 nM 9.3 Binding affinity towards rat 5-hydroxytryptamine 7 receptor 12825922
D(2) dopamine receptor Ki = 0.6 nM 9.22 Binding affinity of compound towards Dopamine receptor D2 using [3H]raclopride (... 9083484
D(2) dopamine receptor Ki = 1.4 nM 8.85 Binding affinity to dopamine D2 receptor (unknown origin) assessed as inhibition... 36075145
D(3) dopamine receptor Ki = 2.5 nM 8.6 Binding affinity to human dopamine D3 receptor expressed in CHO cells assessed a... 36075145
Serotonin 2 (5-HT2) receptor IC50 = 2.7 nM 8.57 Antagonist activity at 5-HT2 receptor (unknown origin) 36075145
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 3.02 nM 8.52 Inhibition of human ERG channel in HEK293 cells by voltage-clamp method 18262683
D(2) dopamine receptor Ki = 11.7 nM 7.93 Displacement of [3H]methylspiperone from human low affinity Dopamine D2S recepto... 23043306
D(2) dopamine receptor Ki = 12.0 nM 7.92 Binding affinity towards Dopamine receptor D2 12747773
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 18.0 nM 7.75 Inhibitory activity against Potassium channel HERG 12747773
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 18.0 nM 7.75 K+ channel blocking activity in human embryonic kidney cells expressing HERG Kv1... 12190308
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 18.0 nM 7.75 Inhibition of K+ channel activity in CHO cells expressing HERG Kv11.1 12729675
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 18.2 nM 7.74 Inhibition of human voltage-gated potassium channel subunit Kv11.1 (ERG K+ chann... 15745831
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 18.2 nM 7.74 Inhibition of human ERG in MCF7 cells 19110341
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 20.0 nM 7.7 Inhibition of hERG K channel 21300721
D(2) dopamine receptor Kd = 29.0 nM 7.54 Inhibition of dopamine D2 receptor 20659804
Voltage-dependent T-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1G Kd = 40.0 nM 7.4 Inhibition of T-type alpha1G calcium channel 21126876
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 Ki = 42.0 nM 7.38 Displacement of [3H]Astemizole from hERG expressed in HEK293 cells at 10 uM 16908150
Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 IC50 = 50.12 nM 7.3 Inhibitory concentration against potassium channel HERG 15911273

Literature References

PubMed DOI Target Context # Activities
- 10.5281/zenodo.13943903 ADMET 89
31158845 10.1038/s41586-019-1291-3 ADMET 71
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4295262 Unchecked 36
16472241 10.2174/1570163043334794 Hepatotoxicity 18
22194678 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002310 Hepatotoxicity 14
18024584 10.1073/pnas.0709695104 H4 13
19015342 10.1128/aac.00607-08 Listeria monocytogenes 12
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 Unchecked 11
12699389 10.1021/jm021012t ATP-dependent translocase ABCB1 10
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 NON-PROTEIN TARGET 8
19734910 10.1038/nchembio.215 Plasmodium falciparum 7
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor 6
25131537 10.1016/j.bmcl.2014.07.069 K562 6
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4495565 SARS-CoV-2 4
23043306 10.1021/jm300975f Rattus norvegicus 4
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1 4
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B 4
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A 4
2859371 10.1021/jm50001a013 Dopamine receptor 4
22328583 10.1124/dmd.111.043505 Cytochrome P450 2J2 4

Data from ChEMBL 36 via Core Engine