Molecular Formula | C22H34O2 |
Molar Mass | 330.5 |
Melting Point | 123.5° |
Specific Rotation(α) | D18 +18° (c = 1.085 in chloroform) |
In vitro study | MAP4343 (40 μM; 15 or 30 min) stimulates microtubule polymerization in vitro. MAP4343 (30 μM; 2-8 d) stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF)-induced neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells. MAP4343 (20 μM; 1 h) protects against microtubule depolymerization induced by Nocodazole in PC12 cells |
biological activity | MAP4343 is a 3-methyl ether derivative of pregnenalone. MAP4343 binds to microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2) in vitro, stimulates tubulin polymerization, enhances neurite elongation and protects neurons from neurotoxic agents. |
Animal Model: | Adult Sprague-Dawley male rats with spinal cord injury |
Dosage: | 12 mg/kg |
Administration: | Daily s.c. for 28 days |
Result: | Increased the number of animals able to walk with weight-supported plantar steps. Showed forelimb-hindlimb coordination at the end of the study. |