ML252

ML252 is a selective inhibitor of KCNQ2 (Kv7.2) channel with an IC50s of 69 nM, 2.92 μM, 0.12 μM and 0.20 μM for KCNQ2, KCNQ1 (Kv7.1), KCNQ2/Q3 and KCNQ4, respectively. ML252 also inhibits Cytochrome P450 with IC50s of 6.1 nM (CYP1A2), 18.9 nM (CYP2C9), 3.9 nM (CYP3A4), 19.9 nM (CYP2D6), respectively. ML252 shows highly brain penetrant [1][2].

[1]Yu H, et al. Identification of a novel, small molecule inhibitor of KCNQ2 channels. 2011 Oct 28 [updated 2013 Feb 25]. In: Probe Reports from the NIH Molecular Libraries Program [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Center for Biotechnology Information (US); 2010–. |[2]Cheung YY, et al. Discovery of a series of 2-phenyl-N-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl)acetamides as novel molecular switches that modulate modes of K(v)7.2 (KCNQ2) channel pharmacology: identification of (S)-2-phenyl-N-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl)butanamide (ML252) as a potent, brain penetrant K(v)7.2 channel inhibitor. J Med Chem. 2012 Aug 9;55(15):6975-9.