Impentamine
Impentamine
Impentamine (pronounced im-pen-ta-meen) is a pharmacological compound that acts as a selective H3 receptor antagonist. It is primarily used in scientific research to understand the role of H3 receptors in the body.
Etymology
The term "Impentamine" is derived from the chemical name Imidazole pentyl amine, indicating its chemical structure.
Pharmacology
Impentamine is a selective antagonist for the H3 receptor, a G protein-coupled receptor found in the central nervous system. It is used in research to study the role of these receptors in various physiological processes, including neurotransmission, sleep-wake cycles, and cognitive functions.
Related Terms
- Histamine: A compound that is involved in local immune responses and acts as a neurotransmitter.
- Antagonist: A type of drug that blocks or inhibits the action of a receptor.
- G protein-coupled receptor: A large protein family of receptors that sense molecules outside the cell and activate cellular responses.
- Neurotransmission: The process by which signaling molecules are released by a neuron and bind to and activate the receptors of another neuron.
- Sleep-wake cycle: The process of alternating states of sleep and wakefulness.
- Cognitive function: Mental processes that allow us to carry out any task.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Impentamine
- Wikipedia's article - Impentamine
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