About AM-2201
AM-2201 is an aminoalkylindole and an agonist of cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB 1) and type 2 (CB 2). The data from in vitro studies demonstrate that it is more potent than Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) at CB1 and CB2 receptors.
Hence, based on Ki values this chemical is about 40 and 18 times higher affinity than THC for CB1 and CB2 receptors, respectively.Several active metabolites of AM 2201 are identified which are full agonists at cannabinoid receptor. These metabolites are more potent than THC.
Pharmacology and toxicology of AM2201
Similar to natural THC, synthetic cannabinoids bind with cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2), which are found mostly in the central nervous system but also may be found in peripheral tissues including lungs, liver, and kidneys.
However, within the brain, these receptors are mostly located in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and cerebellum.
In contrast to THC, which is a partial CB1 receptor agonist, AM2201 is more potent full CB1 agonists. Therefore, in general synthetic cannabinoids have much higher affinity for CB1 receptors than THC.
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Physical properties
White crystalline solid (in pure form), soluble at ~5mg/ml in ethanol.
Uses of AM2201
It is a drug which acts as a potent but unselective agonist for the cannabinoid receptor CB1 or CB2.
AM2201 is a potent synthetic cannabinoid (CB) with Ki values of 1.0 and 2.6 nM for the CB1 and CB2 receptors, respectively. The physiological actions and metabolism of AM2201 have not been characterized.
This product is a qualified Reference Material (RM) that has been manufactured and tested to meet ISO17025 and Guide 34 guidelines. These materials are tested using validated analytical methods on qualified instrumentation to ensure traceability of measurements.
