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Carnitine conjugate of nipecotic acid: a new example of dual prodrug.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (2009-09-29)
Carmela Napolitano, Martina Scaglianti, Emanuela Scalambra, Stefano Manfredini, Luca Ferraro, Sarah Beggiato, Silvia Vertuani
ABSTRACT

As a novel example of improved entry of poorly delivered drugs into the brain by means of nutrient conjugates, L-carnitine was conjugated to nipecotic acid and the capacity to antagonize PTZ-induced convulsions of this novel entity was evaluated.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
(R)-(–)-3-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 97%
Sigma-Aldrich
Nipecotic acid, 98%
Sigma-Aldrich
(S)-(+)-3-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 97%