Chemical Name:5-[1-[(2-Aminophenyl)imino]ethyl]-1,6-dihydroxy-4-methy
l-2(1H)-pyridone
Biological Activity:
Non-peptide calcitonin (CT) receptor agonist
that fully stimulates cAMP production in CHO/hCTR cells (EC50 = 21 μM). Causes a
significant reduction in serum calcium concentrations in vivo following i.p.
administration.
Katayamaet al
(2001) Discovery of a non-peptide small molecule that selectively mimics the
biological actions of calcitonin. Biochim.Biophys.Acta 1526 183.