BL-1020

Identification

Generic Name
BL-1020
DrugBank Accession Number
DB05687
Background

BL-1020 is a first in class novel compound for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is being developed by BioLineRx (BioLine).

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Investigational
Synonyms
Not Available

Pharmacology

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.

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Pharmacodynamics

Extensive preclinical testing of BL-1020 has shown it to have a positive safety and pharmacokinetic profile. BL-1020 reduces dopamine activity while avoiding the side affects associated with unmitigated dopamine blockade. In animal models of schizophrenia, BL-1020 reduces behaviors characteristic of psychosis and causes minimal or no impairment of movement, the most severe side effect of classic antipsychotic drugs. Biochemical testing confirms that BL-1020 works via the mechanism previously established for classic antipsychotics. BL-1020 is structurally and mechanistically distinct from the atypical antipsychotics and is not anticipated to trigger diabetes or elevated cholesterol. Preliminary studies do not reveal toxicity.

Mechanism of action

In radioligand binding studies, BL-1020 displayed strong interaction with dopamine receptors especially D2L and D2S (Ki of 0.27 nM and 0.17 nM respectively), the serotonin receptor 5-HY2a (Ki 0.25 nM) as well as moderate interaction with the GABAA receptor (Ki 3.29 microK).

TargetActionsOrganism
UDopamine D2 receptorNot AvailableHumans
U5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2ANot AvailableHumans
Absorption

Orally available.

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism

BL-1020, after oral administration, crosses the blood brain barrier intact and is metabolized to GABA and perphenazine.

Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
1,2-BenzodiazepineThe risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when BL-1020 is combined with 1,2-Benzodiazepine.
AcebutololThe serum concentration of Acebutolol can be increased when it is combined with BL-1020.
AcetazolamideThe risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Acetazolamide is combined with BL-1020.
AcetohexamideThe therapeutic efficacy of Acetohexamide can be decreased when used in combination with BL-1020.
AcetophenazineThe risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Acetophenazine is combined with BL-1020.
Food Interactions
Not Available

Categories

Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
K1WO7H97QZ
CAS number
Not Available
InChI Key
Not Available
InChI
Not Available
IUPAC Name
Not Available
SMILES
Not Available

References

General References
Not Available
PubChem Substance
347910192
Wikipedia
BL-1020

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
2CompletedTreatmentSchizoaffective Disorders / Schizophrenia1
2CompletedTreatmentSchizophrenia1
2, 3TerminatedTreatmentCognitive Effect on Schizophrenic Patients / Schizophrenia1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
Not Available
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
Not Available
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
Not Available
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Potassium channel regulator activity
Specific Function
Dopamine receptor whose activity is mediated by G proteins which inhibit adenylyl cyclase.
Gene Name
DRD2
Uniprot ID
P14416
Uniprot Name
D(2) dopamine receptor
Molecular Weight
50618.91 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including mescaline, psilocybin, 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodop...
Gene Name
HTR2A
Uniprot ID
P28223
Uniprot Name
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A
Molecular Weight
52602.58 Da

Drug created at November 18, 2007 18:27 / Updated at June 12, 2020 16:52