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CHEMBL654

MIRTAZAPINE
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CN1CCN2c3ncccc3Cc3ccccc3C2C1

Basic Information

ChEMBL ID CHEMBL654
Name MIRTAZAPINE
Phase Approved
Structure Type MOL
InChI Key RONZAEMNMFQXRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Therapeutic ✓ Yes

Known Names

6-azamianserin Avanza Mirataz Mirtazapin Mirtazapina Mirtazapine Mirtazapine anhydrous Norset ORG 3770 ORG-3770 Promyrtil Remeron +3 more
18
Targets
26
Activities
3
Assay Types
21
PK Parameters
20
Publications
15
Known Names
20
Indications
3
Mechanisms

Molecular Properties

265.4
MW (Da)
2.48
ALogP
3
HBA
0
HBD
19.4
PSA (Ų)
0.73
QED
0
Ro5 Violations
0
Rot. Bonds

Drug Information

Molecule Type Small molecule
First Approval 1996
Availability Prescription
Chirality Racemic

Routes of Administration

Oral

Flags

Black Box Warning Natural Product
USAN Stem -pine
USAN Year 1989

Extended Properties

Molecular Formula C17H19N3
MW 265.36
Aromatic Rings 2
Heavy Atoms 20
NP-Likeness -0.78

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism Action Type Target Direct Efficacy
Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor antagonist ANTAGONIST 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor antagonist ANTAGONIST 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 antagonist ANTAGONIST Adrenergic receptor alpha-2

Indications

Depressive Disorder Depressive Disorder Depressive Disorder, Major Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Anxiety Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Dementia Heroin Dependence Nausea Schizophrenia Alcoholism Amphetamine-Related Disorders Anorexia Anorexia Nervosa Cachexia Cocaine-Related Disorders Fibromyalgia Paraganglioma Substance-Related Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

ATC Classification

N06AX11
mirtazapine
Level 1: NERVOUS SYSTEM
Level 2: PSYCHOANALEPTICS

Drug Warnings

Black Box Warning
psychiatric toxicity
Country: United States

Activity Summary

Ki 19 meas. best 8.8
IC50 5 meas. best 7.07
Kd 2 meas. best 5.3

Target Activity Profile

Target Type Best pChEMBL Mean pChEMBL Best (nM) # Data
Histamine H1 receptor
CHEMBL231
Ki 8.8 8.8 1.6 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
CHEMBL322
Ki 8.7 8.265 2.0 2
Unchecked
CHEMBL612545
Ki 8.29 8.29 5.1 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
CHEMBL324
Ki 8.26 8.26 5.5 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
CHEMBL224
Ki 8.09 7.625 8.2 2
Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor
CHEMBL1916
Ki 7.75 7.75 18.0 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
CHEMBL214
Ki 7.75 7.75 18.0 1
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor
CHEMBL1867
Ki 7.7 7.7 20.0 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
CHEMBL225
Ki 7.41 7.41 39.0 1
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor
CHEMBL1867
IC50 7.07 7.07 85.1 1
Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor
CHEMBL1916
IC50 6.7 6.7 199.5 1
Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor
CHEMBL1942
IC50 6.65 6.65 223.9 1
Norepinephrine transporter
CHEMBL304
IC50 6.58 6.58 260.0 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7
CHEMBL3155
Ki 6.58 6.58 265.0 1
Adrenergic receptor alpha-1
CHEMBL1907610
Ki 6.22 6.1 608.0 2
D(2) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL339
Ki 5.84 5.84 1460.0 1
Norepinephrine transporter
CHEMBL304
Ki 5.79 5.79 1640.0 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3A
CHEMBL1899
Ki 5.54 5.54 2900.0 1
Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor
CHEMBL229
IC50 5.5 5.5 3162.3 1
D(1A) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL265
Ki 5.38 5.38 4167.0 1
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A
CHEMBL214
Kd 5.3 5.3 5011.9 1
D(3) dopamine receptor
CHEMBL234
Ki 5.24 5.24 5723.0 1

Pharmacokinetic Data

Parameter Value Units Species
CL 8.0 mL.min-1.kg-1 Homo sapiens
CL 7.7 mL.min-1.kg-1 Homo sapiens
CL 8.0 mL.min-1.kg-1 Homo sapiens
CL 8.0 mL.min-1.kg-1 Homo sapiens
CL 30.4 mL.min-1.kg-1 Mus musculus
CL 6.3 uL.min-1.(10^6cells)-1 Homo sapiens
CL 8.0 mL.min-1.kg-1 Homo sapiens
F 79.0 % Homo sapiens
Fu 0.15 - Homo sapiens
Fu 0.08 - Rattus norvegicus
Fu 0.15 - Homo sapiens
Fu 0.15 - Homo sapiens
Fu 0.16 - Not specified
Fu 0.266 - Not specified
Fu 0.286 - Not specified
Fu 0.32 - Not specified
Fu 0.15 - Homo sapiens
MRT 8.8 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 15.0 hr Homo sapiens
T1/2 6.0 hr Mus musculus
T1/2 15.0 hr Homo sapiens

Activity Data Samples

Top measurements by pChEMBL value

Target Type Rel. Value Units pChEMBL Assay PubMed
Histamine H1 receptor Ki = 1.6 nM 8.8 Inhibition of [3H]pyrilamine binding to human Histamine H1 receptor 15771415
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A Ki = 2.0 nM 8.7 The binding affinity at 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor was determined using [3H... 12109911
Unchecked Ki = 5.1 nM 8.29 The binding affinity at the Histamine H1 receptor determined using [3H]pyrilamin... 12109911
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C Ki = 5.5 nM 8.26 The binding affinity at 5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor was determined using [3H... 12109911
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A Ki = 8.2 nM 8.09 Binding affinity to human 5HT2A receptor 31537425
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A Ki = 14.8 nM 7.83 Binding affinity against 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor by displacement of [3H]... 14640559
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A Ki = 18.0 nM 7.75 Binding affinity to human 5HT1A receptor 31537425
Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor Ki = 18.0 nM 7.75 Inhibition of [3H]rauwolscine binding to Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor 15771415
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor Ki = 20.0 nM 7.7 Inhibition of [3H]rauwolscine binding to Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor 15771415
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C Ki = 39.0 nM 7.41 Inhibition of [3H]mesulergine binding to human 5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor 15771415
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A Ki = 69.0 nM 7.16 Inhibition of [125I]R91150 binding to human 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor 15771415
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor IC50 = 85.11 nM 7.07 Binding affinity at human Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor in CHO cells by [3H]rauwo... 10636247
Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor IC50 = 199.53 nM 6.7 Binding affinity at human Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor in CHO cells by [3H]rauwo... 10636247
Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor IC50 = 223.87 nM 6.65 Binding affinity at human Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor in CHO cells by [3H]rauwo... 10636247
Norepinephrine transporter IC50 = 260.0 nM 6.58 The binding affinity at the Norepinephrine transporter reuptake sites determined... 12109911
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7 Ki = 265.0 nM 6.58 Inhibition of [3H]5-HT binding to human 5-hydroxytryptamine 7 receptor 15771415
Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 Ki = 608.0 nM 6.22 Inhibition of [3H]prazosin binding to rat Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor 15771415
Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 Ki = 1050.0 nM 5.98 The binding affinity at Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor determined using [3H]prazosi... 12109911
D(2) dopamine receptor Ki = 1460.0 nM 5.84 The binding affinity at the Dopamine receptor D2 determined using [3H]spiperone 12109911
Norepinephrine transporter Ki = 1640.0 nM 5.79 Inhibition of [3H]nisoxetine binding to rat Norepinephrine transporter 15771415

Literature References

PubMed DOI Target Context # Activities
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5724801 HEK-293T 304
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5724801 Fibroblast 304
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5058577 U2OS 304
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5724801 U2OS 304
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5058577 HEK-293T 304
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5058577 Fibroblast 304
16472241 10.2174/1570163043334794 Hepatotoxicity 18
22194678 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002310 Hepatotoxicity 14
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 Unchecked 11
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 NON-PROTEIN TARGET 8
20070106 10.1021/jm901371v Homo sapiens 8
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5058564 U2OS 6
21098647 10.1124/dmd.110.036988 ADMET 5
15771415 10.1021/jm049632c Rattus norvegicus 5
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5209801 Free fatty acid receptor 4 5
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5209801 Type-1 angiotensin II receptor 5
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5209801 Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor 5
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5209801 Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 5
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5209801 Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor 5
- 10.6019/CHEMBL5209801 Apelin receptor 5

Data from ChEMBL 36 via Core Engine