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2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)pyridine

Term ID
CHEBI:64159
Synonyms
  • 2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)pyridine
  • 6-Methyl-2-(phenylethynyl)pyridine
  • MPEP
Definition
A methylpyridine that coinsists of 2-methylp[yridine bearing an additional phenylethynyl group at position 6. Potent and highly selective non-competitive antagonist at the mGlu5 receptor subtype (IC50 = 36 nM) and a positive allosteric modulator at mGlu4 receptors. Centrally active following systemic administration in vivo. Reverses mechanical hyperalgesia in the inflamed rat hind paw.
References
  • cas:219911-35-0
  • lincs.smallmolecule:LSM-4678
  • pubmed:20579001
  • pubmed:21069781
  • pubmed:21255635
  • pubmed:21656124
  • pubmed:21833506
  • pubmed:21896278
  • pubmed:21964032
  • pubmed:21971021
  • pubmed:22034224
  • pubmed:22079159
  • pubmed:22172929
  • pubmed:22261382
  • pubmed:22267204
  • reaxys:140513
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from 2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)pyridine
Phenotype where environments contain 2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)pyridine
Phenotype modified by environments containing 2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)pyridine
Phenotype affecting 2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)pyridine
Human Disease Model