BT-13 is a potent and selective glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) receptor RET agonist independently of GFLs, promoting neurite growth from sensory neurons in vitro and attenuates experimental neuropathy in the Rat[1]. GDNF receptor RET[1].
BT-13 stimulates phosphorylation of RET, as well as RET-dependent intracellular signaling, but activated neither NGF receptor TrkA nor BDNF receptor TrkB nor intracellular signaling in the absence of RET[1].
BT-13 (20 and 25mg/kg in rats induced by ligation of left L5 and L6 spinal nerves) has a slight antinociceptive/antihyperalgesic effect and protected DRG neurons in rats with surgery-induced neuropathy[1]. Animal Model: Rats induced by ligation of left L5 and L6 spinal nerves[1].
[1]. Sidorova YA, et al. A Novel Small Molecule GDNF Receptor RET Agonist, BT13, Promotes Neurite Growth from Sensory Neurons in Vitro and Attenuates Experimental Neuropathy in the Rat. Front Pharmacol. 2017 Jun 21;8:365.