Description
J-147 is a phenyl hydrazide that exhibits neuroprotective and cognition enhancing activities. In vitro, this compound decreases neuronal loss, oxidative stress, and glutamate-induced neurotoxicity. J-147 also ameliorates memory impairment in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease.
References
Chen HY, Xu DP, Tan GL, et al. A Potent Multi-functional Neuroprotective Derivative of Tetramethylpyrazine. J Mol Neurosci. 2015 May 17. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25982925.
Prior M, Dargusch R, Ehren JL, et al. The neurotrophic compound J147 reverses cognitive impairment in aged Alzheimer's disease mice. Alzheimers Res Ther. 2013 May 14;5(3):25. PMID: 23673233.
Chiruta C, Zhao Y, Tang F, et al. Metabolism of a potent neuroprotective hydrazide. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013 May 15;21(10):2733-41. PMID: 23582448.