(R)-Lanicemine ((R)-AZD6765) is the less active R-enantiomer of Lanicemine. Lanicemine (AZD6765) is a low-trapping NMDA channel blocker (Ki of 0.56-2.1 µM for NMDA receptor; IC50s of 4-7 µM and 6.4 µM in CHO and Xenopus oocyte cells, respectively). Antidepressant effects[1].
References:
[1]. Sanacora G, et al. Lanicemine: a low-trapping NMDA channel blocker produces sustained antidepressant efficacywith minimal psychotomimetic adverse effects. Mol Psychiatry. 2014 Sep;19(9):978-85.
















