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Isomyosamine

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Isomyosamine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H10N2/c1-3-8(7-10-5-1)9-4-2-6-11-9/h1,3,5-7,9H,2,4H2
    Key: GXTVPHUMJMZDSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C1CC(N=C1)C2=CN=CC=C2
Properties
C9H10N2
Molar mass 146.193 g·mol−1
Related compounds
Related compounds
Myosmine
Nicotine
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Isomyosamine, also known as MyMD-1 or MYMD-1, is a synthetic derivative of tobacco plant alkaloids being developed as a metabolic- and immunomodulator by MyMD Pharmaceuticals. To date, isomyosamine has been shown to suppress the production of IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-10, and TNF-α, and decrease the severity of experimental thyroiditis in a murine model.[1] Trials in humans are being planned, and some are underway, examining the potential benefits of isomyosamine in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and in sarcopenia and frailty.[2]

MyMD Pharmaceuticals claim that MYMD-1 is not immunosuppressive, and thus should not be associated with the dangerous side effects such as infections that are seen in currently used TNF-α inhibitors such as adalimumab.[3] While it is true that there currently is no evidence of immunosuppression in isomyosamine recipients, this has not yet been tested in large clinical trials.

Scientific studies

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Preclinical studies

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One preliminary murine study comparing isomyosamine to rapamycin, the best-characterised drug slowing the progression of aging, reported an increase in lifespan in the isomyosamine cohort, indicating anti-aging activity. Isomyosamine's anti-proliferative effects were similar to those of rapamycin.[4]

Clinical trials

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A phase I randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial on healthy volunteers examining the safety and pharmacokinetic properties of different amounts of isomyosamine found no serious adverse events, but 3 cases of mild dysgeusia in the highest-dose (600 mg) cohort. A preliminary decrease in TNF-α levels was reported in the lowest-dose (150 mg) cohort, but not in the placebo cohort.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Di Dalmazi, Giulia; Chalan, Paulina; Caturegli, Patrizio (2019-03-01). "MYMD-1, a Novel Immunometabolic Regulator, Ameliorates Autoimmune Thyroiditis via Suppression of Th1 Responses and TNF-α Release". The Journal of Immunology. 202 (5): 1350–1362. doi:10.4049/jimmunol.1801238. ISSN 0022-1767. PMID 30674573. S2CID 59226562.
  2. ^ "MyMD Pharmaceuticals® Provides Dosing Update on Phase 2 Multi-Center Clinical Trial of MYMD-1® as a Therapy for Delaying Aging and Extending Healthy Lifespan". MyMD. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  3. ^ "MYMD-1®". MyMD. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  4. ^ Sabini, Elena; O’Mahony, Alison; Caturegli, Patrizio (2023-02-24). Anderson, Rozalyn M (ed.). "MyMD-1 Improves Health Span and Prolongs Life Span in Old Mice: A Noninferiority Study to Rapamycin". The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. 78 (2): 227–235. doi:10.1093/gerona/glac142. ISSN 1079-5006. PMID 35914953.
  5. ^ Brager, Jenna; Chapman, Chris; Dunn, Leonard; Kaplin, Adam (2022-11-11). "A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized, Single Ascending, and Multiple Dose Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Dose Isomyosamine Capsules in Healthy Adult Subjects". Drug Research. 73 (2): 95–104. doi:10.1055/a-1962-6834. ISSN 2194-9379. PMC 9902179. PMID 36368677.