(±)ppcc oxalate

(±)-PPCC (oxalate) is a sigma-1 agonist that interacts with sigma-1 receptors (Ki=1.5 nM). (±)-PPCC (oxalate) has anti-amnestic effects in rats with cognitive impairment and can improve cognitive abilities in rats.

Selective sigma (σ) receptor ligand. Displays high affinity for σ1; also binds at σ2 sites (Ki = 1.5 nM and 50.8 nM respectively). Selective over a range of receptor types including dopaminergic and muscarinic receptors, DAT and SERT. Prezzavento et al (2007) Novel sigma receptor ligands: synthesis and biological profile. J.Med.Chem. 50 951 PMID:17328523 |Prezzavento et al (2008) A new sigma ligand, (±)-PPCC, antagonizes kappa opioid receptor-mediated antinociceptive effect. Life Sci. 82 549 PMID:18261749 |Antonini et al (2009) Anti-amnesic properties of (±)-PPCC, a novel sigma receptor ligand, on cognitive dysfunction induced by selective cholinergic lesion in rats. J.Neurochem. 109 744 PMID:19245662