[Psycopharmacological and general pharmacological studies of 7-chloro-1-cyclopropylmethyl-1, 3-dihydro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-2H-1, 4-benzodiazepin-2-one (KB-509) (author's transl)]. 1980

T Sukamoto, and K Aikawa, and K Itoh, and T Nose

KB-509, a new derivative of benzodiazepines, increased locomotor activities of mice in doses of 8-32 mg/kg (p.o.) and a decrease occurred with higher doses. This drug was 3-6 and 1-2 times more potent than diazepam (DZP) and nitrazepam (NZP), respectively, in anticonvulsant (anti-pentylenetetrazol, bemegride, strychnine) activities, antiaggressive activity and potentiation of chlorprothixene-induced hypnosis in mice. On the other hand, KB-509 possessed similar potency to DZP and NZP in muscle relaxant activity in mice and inhibition of flexor in cats, and was markedly weaker than DZP and NZP in causing a loss of righting reflex in mice. In the spontaneous EEG activity, KB-509 induced a drowsy pattern and slightly inhibited arousal response to EEG in rabbits, as did DZP. In particular, KB-509 was more potent than DZP in suppressing the amygdala afterdischarge and had a longer duration of action. KB-509 and DZP slightly depressed body temperature, the cardio-respiratory system and the gastrointestinal tract in high doses. Potentiation of spontaneous motility of the uterus and increase of urine excretion were also observed with high doses. In conclusion, KB-509 is superior to both DZP and NZP in the ratio of anticonvulsant and/or taming activities and muscle relaxant activity, and has a weak central depressant activity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008124 Locomotion Movement or the ability to move from one place or another. It can refer to humans, vertebrate or invertebrate animals, and microorganisms. Locomotor Activity,Activities, Locomotor,Activity, Locomotor,Locomotor Activities
D009119 Muscle Contraction A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments. Inotropism,Muscular Contraction,Contraction, Muscle,Contraction, Muscular,Contractions, Muscle,Contractions, Muscular,Inotropisms,Muscle Contractions,Muscular Contractions
D009130 Muscle, Smooth Unstriated and unstriped muscle, one of the muscles of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc. Contractile elements are elongated, usually spindle-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei. Smooth muscle fibers are bound together into sheets or bundles by reticular fibers and frequently elastic nets are also abundant. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Muscle, Involuntary,Smooth Muscle,Involuntary Muscle,Involuntary Muscles,Muscles, Involuntary,Muscles, Smooth,Smooth Muscles
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D011817 Rabbits A burrowing plant-eating mammal with hind limbs that are longer than its fore limbs. It belongs to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, and in contrast to hares, possesses 22 instead of 24 pairs of chromosomes. Belgian Hare,New Zealand Rabbit,New Zealand Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbit,Rabbit,Rabbit, Domestic,Chinchilla Rabbits,NZW Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbits,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Chinchilla Rabbit,Domestic Rabbit,Domestic Rabbits,Hare, Belgian,NZW Rabbit,Rabbit, Chinchilla,Rabbit, NZW,Rabbit, New Zealand,Rabbits, Chinchilla,Rabbits, Domestic,Rabbits, NZW,Rabbits, New Zealand,Zealand Rabbit, New,Zealand Rabbits, New,cuniculus, Oryctolagus
D012018 Reflex An involuntary movement or exercise of function in a part, excited in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the brain or spinal cord.
D002319 Cardiovascular System The HEART and the BLOOD VESSELS by which BLOOD is pumped and circulated through the body. Circulatory System,Cardiovascular Systems,Circulatory Systems
D002415 Cats The domestic cat, Felis catus, of the carnivore family FELIDAE, comprising over 30 different breeds. The domestic cat is descended primarily from the wild cat of Africa and extreme southwestern Asia. Though probably present in towns in Palestine as long ago as 7000 years, actual domestication occurred in Egypt about 4000 years ago. (From Walker's Mammals of the World, 6th ed, p801) Felis catus,Felis domesticus,Domestic Cats,Felis domestica,Felis sylvestris catus,Cat,Cat, Domestic,Cats, Domestic,Domestic Cat
D004064 Digestive System A group of organs stretching from the MOUTH to the ANUS, serving to breakdown foods, assimilate nutrients, and eliminate waste. In humans, the digestive system includes the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT and the accessory glands (LIVER; BILIARY TRACT; PANCREAS). Ailmentary System,Alimentary System
D005260 Female Females

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