Description
Overview of IDRA-21
IDRA-21 is a benzothiadiazine derivative research compound classified as an ampakine. It acts as a positive allosteric modulator of AMPA-type glutamate receptors. This influences receptor conformation and excitatory synaptic signaling at the molecular level.
Chemical and Molecular Properties
| IDRA-21 | |
| PubChem CID | 3688 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H9ClN2O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 232.69 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 22503-72-6; IDRA-21; idra 21; 689UW7PT68; IDRA21 |
| IUPAC | 7-chloro-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1λ6,2,4-benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxide |
| CAS | 22503-72-6 |
| Labeling | Research Use Only (RUO), not for human or animal consumption. |
| Chemical Structure Depiction | ![]() |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Classification | Benzothiadiazine derivative; research compound; AMPA receptor positive allosteric modulator |
| Storage Temperature | Lyophilized: –20 °C or colder |
| Safety | Handle with gloves, a lab coat, eye protection; use a fume hood if dust/aerosol is possible |
IDRA-21 Mechanism of Action
Positive Allosteric Modulation of AMPA Receptors
IDRA–21 acts as a positive allosteric modulator of AMPA-type glutamate receptors. It binds at an allosteric site on the GluR dimer interface, stabilizing the receptor's active conformation and reducing desensitization. This interaction facilitates prolonged excitatory synaptic signaling in vitro without directly activating the orthosteric glutamate site.
Indirect Effects on NMDA Receptor Currents
Experimental studies in cultured neurons suggest that IDRA–21 can indirectly influence NMDA
receptor–mediated currents, indicating a modulatory effect on excitatory synaptic signaling at
the cellular level.
Molecular Research Notes
Research studies describe IDRA-21 as an ampakine agent that can influence AMPA receptor-mediated synaptic transmission. Experimental models report modulation of synaptic activity, long-term potentiation (LTP), and receptor kinetics, providing an understanding of receptor-level mechanisms. IDRA-21 is studied strictly for laboratory research purposes and biochemical investigations.
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Note: IDRA 21 is an investigational compound currently undergoing clinical evaluation and has not been established as safe or effective for any therapeutic use
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Reference Links
PubChem. (n.d.-d). Idra 21. PubChem. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3688
Buccafusco, J. J., Weiser, T., Winter, K., Klinder, K., & Terry, A. V. (2003). The effects of IDRA 21, a positive modulator of the AMPA receptor, on delayed matching performance by young and aged rhesus monkeys. Neuropharmacology, 46(1), 10–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2003.07.002
Losi, G., Angelucci, L., & Moroni, F. (2004). Modulation of NMDA receptor-mediated currents in cultured neurons by the ampakine IDRA-21. Neuropharmacology, 46(1), 101–110. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15111017
Ptak, C. P., Ahmed, A. H., & Oswald, R. E. (2009). Probing the Allosteric Modulator Binding Site of GluR2 with Thiazide Derivatives. Biochemistry, 48(36),8594–8602. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi901127s
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