α-Methylserotonin maleate salt (CAS 97469-12-0)
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α-Methylserotonin maleate salt derived from α-Methylserotonin maleate, serves as a synthetic analogue of the neurotransmitter serotonin. This compound, a derivative of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), has been extensively employed in scientific research and laboratory experiments. Acting as a potent agonist at the 5-HT2A receptor, α-Methylserotonin maleate salt participates in various physiological and behavioral processes. Its utilization has shed light on the influence of serotonin on behavior, cognition, and potential therapeutic applications as an agonist. The exploration of serotonin agonists, including α-Methylserotonin maleate salt, has extended to the realm of treating psychiatric disorders. Moreover, it has facilitated investigations into the role of 5-HT2A receptors in mood regulation, anxiety, and other psychiatric symptoms. Upon binding to the receptor, α-Methylserotonin maleate salt triggers intracellular signaling pathways encompassing adenylate cyclase activation and phosphodiesterase inhibition. Consequently, intracellular cyclic AMP levels rise, leading to an increase in serotonin levels within the brain.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
α-Methylserotonin maleate salt, 10 mg | sc-254929 | 10 mg | $103.00 | |||
α-Methylserotonin maleate salt, 50 mg | sc-254929A | 50 mg | $429.00 |