Application

Maprotiline hydrochloride has been used as a inhibitor of norepinephrine uptake to study its effects on arresting L3055 cell proliferation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Maprotiline is a tetracyclic agent. It possesses inhibitory effects against the uptake of norepinephrine by nerve cells. Maprotiline exhibits anti-depressant and sedative activity.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Biogenic Amine Transporters page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

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