Nomifensine
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Also known as: (+/-)-Nomifensin, (+/-)-Nomifensine, linamiphen, merital, nomifensin, nomifensine maleate
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Nomifensine is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 12 molecular targets, including Slc6a2, NET and SLC6A2.
- Molecular targets: Slc6a2, NET, SLC6A2 and Slc6a3 (12 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: N06AX04 (Other antidepressants).
- Molecular formula: C16H18N2; molecular weight 238.33 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (12)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transporter | Slc6a2 | unknown | Ki 8.42 |
| Transporter | NET | unknown | Ki 8.40 |
| Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter | SLC6A2 | inhibitor | Ki 7.67 |
| Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter | Slc6a3 | unknown | Ki 7.59 |
| Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter | SLC6A3 | inhibitor | Ki 7.31 |
| Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter | Slc6a4 | unknown | Ki 6.06 |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A | HTR1A | unknown | Ki 5.93 |
| Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter | SLC6A4 | unknown | Ki 5.85 |
| Histamine H1 receptor | HRH1 | unknown | Ki 5.57 |
| Hemoglobin HbA | HBB|HBA1 | unknown | Km 4.68 |
| Myeloperoxidase | MPO | unknown | Km 3.96 |
| Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] A | MAOA | unknown | Km 2.95 |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
N06AX04 | NERVOUS SYSTEM › PSYCHOANALEPTICS › ANTIDEPRESSANTS › Other antidepressants |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Nomifensine is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C16H18N2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 238.33 g/mol |
| CAS number | 24526-64-5 |
| InChIKey | XXPANQJNYNUNES-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 4528 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Nomifensine work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include Slc6a2, NET, SLC6A2 (inhibitor) and Slc6a3.
What is the chemical formula of Nomifensine?
Nomifensine has the molecular formula C16H18N2 and a molecular weight of 238.33 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1958 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1256842 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 4528 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB04821 — drug record
- FDA UNII 1LGS5JRP31 — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Nomifensine — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P23975 (SLC6A2) — target protein
- UniProt Q01959 (SLC6A3) — target protein
- UniProt P08908 (HTR1A) — target protein
- UniProt P31645 (SLC6A4) — target protein
- UniProt P35367 (HRH1) — target protein
- UniProt P05164 (MPO) — target protein
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