Methimepip
Methimepip
Methimepip (pronounced: me-thi-me-pip) is a chemical compound that is used in scientific research. It is a potent and selective agonist for the histamine H3 receptor, a protein that is involved in the regulation of sleep, appetite, and cognition.
Etymology
The name "Methimepip" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. "Meth" refers to the presence of a methyl group, "ime" refers to the presence of an imine functional group, and "pip" refers to the presence of a piperidine ring.
Related Terms
- Agonist: A chemical that binds to a receptor and activates the receptor to produce a biological response.
- Histamine H3 receptor: A protein that is targeted by certain drugs to treat conditions such as sleep disorders, obesity, and cognitive disorders.
- Methyl group: A type of alkyl functional group with the formula -CH3.
- Imine: A functional group featuring a carbon–nitrogen double bond.
- Piperidine: An organic compound that consists of a six-membered ring containing five methylene bridges and one amine bridge.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methimepip
- Wikipedia's article - Methimepip
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