Harmine

Alias: Harmine; telepathine; Yageine; Yajeine; Banisterine; Leucoharmine
Cat No.:V22069 Purity: ≥98%
Harmine (telepathine) is a naturally occuring beta-carboline and fluorescent harmala alkaloid found in a number of different plants, most notably the Middle Eastern plant harmal or Syrian rue (Peganum harmala) and the South American vine Banisteriopsis caapi (formerly known as 'yage' or 'ayahuasca').
Harmine Chemical Structure CAS No.: 442-51-3
Product category: DYRK
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Other Forms of Harmine:

  • Harmine hydrochloride
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Harmine (telepathine) is a naturally occuring beta-carboline and fluorescent harmala alkaloid found in a number of different plants, most notably the Middle Eastern plant harmal or Syrian rue (Peganum harmala) and the South American vine Banisteriopsis caapi (formerly known as 'yage' or 'ayahuasca'). Harmine is a RIMA because it reversibly inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), which breaks down monoamines. While it does not inhibit the MAO-B variant, harmine binds to MAO-A specifically. In addition, it is an inhibitor of tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase (DYRK) with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. With a Ki of 397 nM, harmine exhibits a high affinity for the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
5-HT2A Receptor (Ki = 397 nM); DYRK1A
ln Vitro
Harmine inhibits tau phosphorylation by DYRK1A by specific DANDYs, with an IC50 of 190 nM[2]. Harmine causes extreme cytotoxicity in hepatoma cells by disrupting Rad51 recruitment, which is how it negatively regulates homologous recombination (HR). Moreover, Hep3B cells are significantly more susceptible to the anti-proliferative effects of harmine when exposed to the NHEJ inhibitor Nu7441[3].
ln Vivo
It has been demonstrated that the TBI group has a noticeably higher brain water content. In comparison to the TBI group, treatment with harmine dramatically lowers the tissue water content at 1, 3, and 5 days. When comparing the escape latency at 3 and 5 days to the TBI group, the use of ammine treatment significantly lowers it. When compared to the TBI group that did not receive Harmine treatment, the motor function recovery of the rats is significantly improved by the administration of Harmine post-TBI at 1, 3, and 5 days post-TBI. In comparison with the TBI group, the neuronal survival rate is markedly higher in the group treated with harmine. When Harmine is administered, compared to the TBI group, there is a noticeable increase in GLT-1 expression. In contrast to the TBI group, the administration of harmine dramatically lowers caspase 3 expression[4].
Cell Assay
Experiments on DNA damage, cell death, and proliferation are carried out using the High Content Screening (HCS) format. A multiwell 384 µClear plate coated with 100 µg/mL Poly-L-ornithine and 10 µg/mL laminin is used to plate the hNPCs (1,500 cells/per well). Following a 24-hour period, cells are treated with harmine, INDY, and pargyline in quintuplicate (five wells per condition) for four days in N2B27 medium supplemented with bFGF and EGF. Day 4: 30 minutes before fixation or image acquisition, cells are labeled with 10 µM EdU for cell proliferation or BOBO™ -3 for cell death.
Animal Protocol
Rats: The study uses 150 male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing between 280 and 320 g and aged between 10 and 12 weeks. Three groups of rats are randomly assigned: the TBI group (n=35); the TBI + Harmine-treated group (n=35); and the Sham-operated group (n= 15). Immediately after traumatic brain injury, heroine (i.p., 30 mg/kg daily) is given for a maximum of five days. Equal volumes of 0.9% saline solution are given to the TBI and sham groups (i.p.). For the purpose of examining behavioral recovery, the rats are divided into three groups: Sham (n = 3), TBI (n = 7), and Harmine (n = 7). The NSS is assessed 1, 3, and 5 days after a traumatic brain injury. An observer who is blind to the animal treatment evaluates each rat individually[4].
References

[1]. Binding of beta-carbolines and related agents at serotonin (5-HT(2) and 5-HT(1A)), dopamine (D(2)) and benzodiazepine receptors. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2000 Aug 1;60(2):121-32.

[2]. DYRK1A inhibition and cognitive rescue in a Down syndrome mouse model are induced by new fluoro-DANDY derivatives. Sci Rep. 2018 Feb 12;8(1):2859.

[3]. Harmine suppresses homologous recombination repair and inhibits proliferation of hepatoma cells. Cancer Biol Ther. 2015;16(11):1585-92.

[4]. Treatment with harmine ameliorates functional impairment and neuronal death following traumatic brain injury. Mol Med Rep. 2015 Dec;12(6):7985-91.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C13H12N2O
Molecular Weight
212.2472
Exact Mass
212.10
Elemental Analysis
C, 73.56; H, 5.70; N, 13.20; O, 7.54
CAS #
442-51-3
Related CAS #
Harmine hydrochloride;343-27-1
Appearance
Solid powder
SMILES
CC1=NC=CC2=C1NC3=C2C=CC(=C3)OC
InChi Key
BXNJHAXVSOCGBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C13H12N2O/c1-8-13-11(5-6-14-8)10-4-3-9(16-2)7-12(10)15-13/h3-7,15H,1-2H3
Chemical Name
7-methoxy-1-methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole
Synonyms
Harmine; telepathine; Yageine; Yajeine; Banisterine; Leucoharmine
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: ≥ 30 mg/mL (~141.3 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (11.78 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (11.78 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.7114 mL 23.5571 mL 47.1143 mL
5 mM 0.9423 mL 4.7114 mL 9.4229 mL
10 mM 0.4711 mL 2.3557 mL 4.7114 mL

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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05526430 Completed Drug: Harmine Hydrochloride
Capsules
Diabetes Mellitus James Murrough September 13, 2022 Phase 1
NCT04716335 Completed Drug: DMT
Drug: Harmine
Emotions
Mood
Psychiatric University Hospital,
Zurich
December 1, 2020 Early Phase 1
NCT05780216 Completed Drug: DMT + harmine
Drug: Placebo
Healthy Participants Milan Scheidegger February 20, 2023 Early Phase 1
Biological Data
  • In vitro inhibition of a panel of 13 kinases by F-DANDYs 5a and 5g (5.10−8 M) and harmine (10−6 M) (100 represents full inhibition of the enzyme).
  • Harmine inhibits the efficiency of HR and suppresses the proliferation in Hep3B and HuH7 cells. Cancer Biol Ther . 2015;16(11):1585-92.
  • Harmine blocks HR by inhibiting Rad51 recruitment. Cancer Biol Ther . 2015;16(11):1585-92.
  • Harmine induces S and G2/M phase arrest in Hep3B cells in an ATM and ATR dependent manner. Cancer Biol Ther . 2015;16(11):1585-92.
  • Effects of harmine on escape latency performance at 1, 3 and 5 days (d). Mol Med Rep . 2015 Dec;12(6):7985-91.
  • Effects of harmine on the survival rates of neurons in the hippocampal region at 24 h. Mol Med Rep . 2015 Dec;12(6):7985-91.
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