Properties
Description
Tegaserod maleate, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, inhibits the signaling pathway between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and G proteins. It targets 5-HT2B receptor, and 5-HT4 receptor.
Molecular Formula
C16H23N5O·C4H4O4
Targets
5-HT2B receptor; 5-HT4 receptor
Solubility
DMSO: 72 mg/mL (172.47 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 7 mg/mL (16.77 mM)
Applications
Tegaserod maleate can be used to increase the movement of food and stool through the intestines, thereby relieving symptoms of constipation.
