Epicept NP-1

Identification

Generic Name
Epicept NP-1
DrugBank Accession Number
DB05492
Background

EpiCept NP-1 is a prescription topical analgesic cream designed to provide effective, long-term relief from the pain of peripheral neuropathies. Peripheral neuropathies are medical conditions caused by damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system includes nerves that run from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. EpiCept NP-1 Cream is a patented formulation containing two FDA-approved drugs, amitriptyline (a widely-used antidepressant) and ketamine (an NMDA antagonist that is used as an anesthetic).

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 209.245
Monoisotopic: 209.116426739
Chemical Formula
C10H15N3O2
Synonyms
Not Available

Pharmacology

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in neuropathy (diabetic) and pain (acute or chronic).

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Pharmacodynamics

EpiCept NP-1 is a prescription topical analgesic cream designed to provide effective, long-term relief from the pain of peripheral neuropathies. Peripheral neuropathies are medical conditions caused by damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system includes nerves that run from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. It is estimated that these conditions affect more than 15 million people in the U.S. and is associated with conditions that injure peripheral nerves, including herpes zoster, or shingles, diabetes, chemotherapy, HIV and other diseases. Peripheral neuropathies can also be caused by trauma or may result from surgical procedures. EpiCept NP-1 Cream is a patented formulation containing two FDA-approved drugs, amitriptyline (a widely-used antidepressant) and ketamine (an NMDA antagonist that is used as an anesthetic).

Mechanism of action

The mechanism(s) of action are unclear for Epicept. Both ketamine and amitriptyline inhibit N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors in neuronal preparations and may be involved in sensitization of tetrodotoxin-resistant Na+ currents in nociceptors by blocking Na+ channels. In producing antihyperalgesia with pretreatment, but not posttreatment, regimens, ketamine and amitriptyline resemble the profile of a µ-opioid receptor agonist. In addition to the above effects, amitriptyline also inhibits noradrenaline, 5-HT, and adenosine uptake; inter-acts with opioid mechanisms; blocks Ca2+ channels; and blocks cholinergic, histamine H1, 5-HT2, and {alpha}-adrenergic receptors. Accordingly there are many possible mechanisms at work.

TargetActionsOrganism
UMu-type opioid receptorNot AvailableHumans
U5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2ANot AvailableHumans
U5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2BNot AvailableHumans
U5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2CNot AvailableHumans
UAlpha-1A adrenergic receptorNot AvailableHumans
UAlpha-1B adrenergic receptorNot AvailableHumans
UAlpha-1D adrenergic receptorNot AvailableHumans
UAlpha-2A adrenergic receptorNot AvailableHumans
UAlpha-2B adrenergic receptorNot AvailableHumans
UAlpha-2C adrenergic receptorNot AvailableHumans
UHistamine H1 receptorNot AvailableHumans
UNociceptin receptorNot AvailableHumans
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Mild sensitivity at application site

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Food Interactions
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Categories

Drug Categories
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Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as nitrobenzenes. These are compounds containing a nitrobenzene moiety, which consists of a benzene ring with a carbon bearing a nitro group.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Benzenoids
Class
Benzene and substituted derivatives
Sub Class
Nitrobenzenes
Direct Parent
Nitrobenzenes
Alternative Parents
Nitrotoluenes / Phenylalkylamines / Nitroaromatic compounds / Aniline and substituted anilines / Aminotoluenes / Secondary alkylarylamines / Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compounds / Organic oxoazanium compounds / Organopnictogen compounds / Organic zwitterions
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Substituents
Allyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound / Amine / Aminotoluene / Aniline or substituted anilines / Aromatic homomonocyclic compound / C-nitro compound / Hydrocarbon derivative / Nitroaromatic compound / Nitrobenzene / Nitrotoluene
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
Not Available
CAS number
Not Available
InChI Key
FKZUPMCBVURANR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H15N3O2/c1-8-3-4-9(12-6-2-5-11)10(7-8)13(14)15/h3-4,7,12H,2,5-6,11H2,1H3
IUPAC Name
N1-(4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)propane-1,3-diamine
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(NCCCN)C=C1)[N+]([O-])=O

References

General References
  1. Sandroni P, Davis MD: Combination gel of 1% amitriptyline and 0.5% ketamine to treat refractory erythromelalgia pain: a new treatment option? Arch Dermatol. 2006 Mar;142(3):283-6. [Article]
  2. Lynch ME, Clark AJ, Sawynok J, Sullivan MJ: Topical amitriptyline and ketamine in neuropathic pain syndromes: an open-label study. J Pain. 2005 Oct;6(10):644-9. [Article]
  3. Lynch ME, Clark AJ, Sawynok J, Sullivan MJ: Topical 2% amitriptyline and 1% ketamine in neuropathic pain syndromes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Anesthesiology. 2005 Jul;103(1):140-6. [Article]
  4. Oatway M, Reid A, Sawynok J: Peripheral antihyperalgesic and analgesic actions of ketamine and amitriptyline in a model of mild thermal injury in the rat. Anesth Analg. 2003 Jul;97(1):168-73, table of contents. [Article]
PubChem Compound
5276854
PubChem Substance
175427020
ChemSpider
4440796
BindingDB
50398244
ChEMBL
CHEMBL609728
ZINC
ZINC000028644947
PDBe Ligand
NP1
PDB Entries
1wug

Clinical Trials

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PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCountStart DateWhy Stopped100+ additional columns
3CompletedSupportive CareNeurologic toxicity / Pain / Peripheral neuropathy / Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific1somestatusstop reasonjust information to hide
2CompletedTreatmentDiabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) / Neuropathic Pain1somestatusstop reasonjust information to hide

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
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Dosage Forms
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Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.472 mg/mLALOGPS
logP1.8ALOGPS
logP1.81Chemaxon
logS-2.6ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)15.25Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)9.82Chemaxon
Physiological Charge1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area81.19 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count5Chemaxon
Refractivity60.43 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability22.52 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings1Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9629
Blood Brain Barrier+0.787
Caco-2 permeable-0.5109
P-glycoprotein substrateNon-substrate0.5295
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.7583
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.8837
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.7637
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8113
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.7816
CYP450 3A4 substrateNon-substrate0.6621
CYP450 1A2 substrateInhibitor0.8305
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5367
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8092
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.547
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7969
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.7156
Ames testAMES toxic0.8628
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.5464
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9626
Rat acute toxicity2.4866 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Strong inhibitor0.5324
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.6512
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-001i-9600000000-f64429fa3a33faa532cc
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-140.28813
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+143.69142
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+152.45235
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Receptor for endogenous opioids such as beta-endorphin and endomorphin (PubMed:10529478, PubMed:12589820, PubMed:7891175, PubMed:7905839, PubMed:7957926, PubMed:9689128). Receptor for natural and synthetic opioids including morphine, heroin, DAMGO, fentanyl, etorphine, buprenorphin and methadone (PubMed:10529478, PubMed:10836142, PubMed:12589820, PubMed:19300905, PubMed:7891175, PubMed:7905839, PubMed:7957926, PubMed:9689128). Also activated by enkephalin peptides, such as Met-enkephalin or Met-enkephalin-Arg-Phe, with higher affinity for Met-enkephalin-Arg-Phe (By similarity). Agonist binding to the receptor induces coupling to an inactive GDP-bound heterotrimeric G-protein complex and subsequent exchange of GDP for GTP in the G-protein alpha subunit leading to dissociation of the G-protein complex with the free GTP-bound G-protein alpha and the G-protein beta-gamma dimer activating downstream cellular effectors (PubMed:7905839). The agonist- and cell type-specific activity is predominantly coupled to pertussis toxin-sensitive G(i) and G(o) G alpha proteins, GNAI1, GNAI2, GNAI3 and GNAO1 isoforms Alpha-1 and Alpha-2, and to a lesser extent to pertussis toxin-insensitive G alpha proteins GNAZ and GNA15 (PubMed:12068084). They mediate an array of downstream cellular responses, including inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity and both N-type and L-type calcium channels, activation of inward rectifying potassium channels, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), phospholipase C (PLC), phosphoinositide/protein kinase (PKC), phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and regulation of NF-kappa-B (By similarity). Also couples to adenylate cyclase stimulatory G alpha proteins (By similarity). The selective temporal coupling to G-proteins and subsequent signaling can be regulated by RGSZ proteins, such as RGS9, RGS17 and RGS4 (By similarity). Phosphorylation by members of the GPRK subfamily of Ser/Thr protein kinases and association with beta-arrestins is involved in short-term receptor desensitization (By similarity). Beta-arrestins associate with the GPRK-phosphorylated receptor and uncouple it from the G-protein thus terminating signal transduction (By similarity). The phosphorylated receptor is internalized through endocytosis via clathrin-coated pits which involves beta-arrestins (By similarity). The activation of the ERK pathway occurs either in a G-protein-dependent or a beta-arrestin-dependent manner and is regulated by agonist-specific receptor phosphorylation (By similarity). Acts as a class A G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) which dissociates from beta-arrestin at or near the plasma membrane and undergoes rapid recycling (By similarity). Receptor down-regulation pathways are varying with the agonist and occur dependent or independent of G-protein coupling (By similarity). Endogenous ligands induce rapid desensitization, endocytosis and recycling (By similarity). Heterooligomerization with other GPCRs can modulate agonist binding, signaling and trafficking properties (By similarity)
Specific Function
Beta-endorphin receptor activity
Gene Name
OPRM1
Uniprot ID
P35372
Uniprot Name
Mu-type opioid receptor
Molecular Weight
44778.855 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) (PubMed:1330647, PubMed:18703043, PubMed:19057895). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including mescaline, psilocybin, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) (PubMed:28129538). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors (PubMed:28129538). Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways (PubMed:28129538). Signaling activates phospholipase C and a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores (PubMed:18703043, PubMed:28129538). Affects neural activity, perception, cognition and mood (PubMed:18297054). Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including responses to anxiogenic situations and psychoactive substances. Plays a role in intestinal smooth muscle contraction, and may play a role in arterial vasoconstriction
Specific Function
1-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine binding
Gene Name
HTR2A
Uniprot ID
P28223
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
Molecular Weight
52602.58 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) (PubMed:18703043, PubMed:23519210, PubMed:7926008, PubMed:8078486, PubMed:8143856, PubMed:8882600). Also functions as a receptor for various ergot alkaloid derivatives and psychoactive substances (PubMed:12970106, PubMed:18703043, PubMed:23519210, PubMed:23519215, PubMed:24357322, PubMed:28129538, PubMed:7926008, PubMed:8078486, PubMed:8143856). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors (PubMed:23519215, PubMed:28129538, PubMed:8078486, PubMed:8143856, PubMed:8882600). Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways (PubMed:23519215, PubMed:28129538). Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores (PubMed:18703043, PubMed:23519215, PubMed:28129538, PubMed:8078486, PubMed:8143856, PubMed:8882600). Plays a role in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine release, 5-hydroxytryptamine uptake and in the regulation of extracellular dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels, and thereby affects neural activity. May play a role in the perception of pain (By similarity). Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including impulsive behavior (PubMed:21179162). Required for normal proliferation of embryonic cardiac myocytes and normal heart development. Protects cardiomyocytes against apoptosis. Plays a role in the adaptation of pulmonary arteries to chronic hypoxia. Plays a role in vasoconstriction. Required for normal osteoblast function and proliferation, and for maintaining normal bone density. Required for normal proliferation of the interstitial cells of Cajal in the intestine (By similarity)
Specific Function
G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity
Gene Name
HTR2B
Uniprot ID
P41595
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B
Molecular Weight
54297.41 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelacortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone. Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress. Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis
Specific Function
1-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine binding
Gene Name
HTR2C
Uniprot ID
P28335
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C
Molecular Weight
51804.645 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins. Nuclear ADRA1A-ADRA1B heterooligomers regulate phenylephrine(PE)-stimulated ERK signaling in cardiac myocytes
Specific Function
Alpha1-adrenergic receptor activity
Gene Name
ADRA1A
Uniprot ID
P35348
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
51486.005 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins. Nuclear ADRA1A-ADRA1B heterooligomers regulate phenylephrine (PE)-stimulated ERK signaling in cardiac myocytes
Specific Function
Alpha1-adrenergic receptor activity
Gene Name
ADRA1B
Uniprot ID
P35368
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
56835.375 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its effect through the influx of extracellular calcium
Specific Function
Alpha1-adrenergic receptor activity
Gene Name
ADRA1D
Uniprot ID
P25100
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
60462.205 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The rank order of potency for agonists of this receptor is oxymetazoline > clonidine > epinephrine > norepinephrine > phenylephrine > dopamine > p-synephrine > p-tyramine > serotonin = p-octopamine. For antagonists, the rank order is yohimbine > phentolamine = mianserine > chlorpromazine = spiperone = prazosin > propanolol > alprenolol = pindolol
Specific Function
Alpha-1b adrenergic receptor binding
Gene Name
ADRA2A
Uniprot ID
P08913
Uniprot Name
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
50646.17 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. The rank order of potency for agonists of this receptor is clonidine > norepinephrine > epinephrine = oxymetazoline > dopamine > p-tyramine = phenylephrine > serotonin > p-synephrine / p-octopamine. For antagonists, the rank order is yohimbine > chlorpromazine > phentolamine > mianserine > spiperone > prazosin > alprenolol > propanolol > pindolol
Specific Function
Alpha2-adrenergic receptor activity
Gene Name
ADRA2B
Uniprot ID
P18089
Uniprot Name
Alpha-2B adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
49953.145 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors mediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins
Specific Function
Alpha-2a adrenergic receptor binding
Gene Name
ADRA2C
Uniprot ID
P18825
Uniprot Name
Alpha-2C adrenergic receptor
Molecular Weight
49521.585 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
In peripheral tissues, the H1 subclass of histamine receptors mediates the contraction of smooth muscles, increase in capillary permeability due to contraction of terminal venules, and catecholamine release from adrenal medulla, as well as mediating neurotransmission in the central nervous system
Specific Function
G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity
Gene Name
HRH1
Uniprot ID
P35367
Uniprot Name
Histamine H1 receptor
Molecular Weight
55783.61 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
G-protein coupled opioid receptor that functions as a receptor for the endogenous neuropeptide nociceptin. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Signaling via G proteins mediates inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity and calcium channel activity. Arrestins modulate signaling via G proteins and mediate the activation of alternative signaling pathways that lead to the activation of MAP kinases. Plays a role in modulating nociception and the perception of pain. Plays a role in the regulation of locomotor activity by the neuropeptide nociceptin
Specific Function
G protein-coupled receptor activity
Gene Name
OPRL1
Uniprot ID
P41146
Uniprot Name
Nociceptin receptor
Molecular Weight
40692.775 Da

Drug created at November 18, 2007 18:25 / Updated at June 12, 2020 16:52