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Tesofensine 500mcg (30 Capsules)

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Tesofensine is a synthetic small-molecule research compound classified as a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. It modulates central appetite and metabolic signaling through presynaptic transporter inhibition and hypothalamic regulation in experimental models. Tesofensine is used in neuroendocrine and metabolic research investigating neurotransmitter dynamics, energy expenditure, and hypothalamic control mechanisms.

References:
Appel L et al., Neuropsychopharmacology, 2011 36(3):654–662
Astrup A et al., Lancet, 2008 372(9653):1906–1913
Eisenstein SA et al., J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 2015 352(1):129–138

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Overview

Tesofensine (NS-2330) is a synthetic small-molecule compound that has been described in the scientific literature within the context of monoamine transporter–associated research. Its characterization is based on biochemical, pharmacological, and observational datasets generated in controlled experimental and preclinical research environments. No therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical claims are made or implied.

Biochemical Characteristics

Molecular Formula: C17H23Cl2NO
Molecular Weight: 327.27 g/mol
PubChem CID: 11370864
CAS Number: 195875-84-4
Alternative Names: Tesofensine, TE, NS-2330

Tesofensine is not a peptide and is structurally classified as a phenyltropane-derived compound. Published sources describe its use as a research compound in studies evaluating monoamine transporter–related biochemical parameters.

Tesofensine molecular structureSource: PubChem

Research Applications

In research settings, tesofensine has been utilized as an experimental variable in:

  • Monoamine transporter binding and uptake assays
  • Neurochemical concentration measurements in animal models
  • Behavioral and metabolic readout collection under controlled conditions
  • Comparative pharmacology studies involving monoamine-associated compounds

All reported applications are limited to laboratory and preclinical research use.

Pathway / Mechanistic Context

Literature describing tesofensine references observed associations with monoaminergic pathway annotations derived from transporter occupancy data, neurotransmitter concentration profiles, and downstream signaling-related datasets. These descriptions are framed as reported experimental observations rather than asserted biological effects.

  • Monoamine transporter–annotated datasets (dopaminergic, noradrenergic, serotonergic)
  • Cholinergic pathway–adjacent measurements reported in selected models
  • BDNF-annotated gene-expression and protein-level datasets

Preclinical Research Summary

Preclinical investigations involving tesofensine include rodent-based models in which researchers reported measured endpoints related to neurotransmitter dynamics, behavioral metrics, and metabolic parameters. Transcriptomic and proteomic analyses describe differential expression patterns among neurotrophic and metabolic gene sets under experimental exposure conditions.

Safety-related observations in the literature are reported as trial-level or study-level findings without extrapolation beyond the original experimental context.

Form & Analytical Testing

This research material is supplied with analytical documentation supporting identity and purity. Standard analytical techniques may include chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Article Author

The above literature was researched, edited and organized by Dr. E. Logan, M.D. Dr. E. Logan holds a doctorate degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and a B.S. in molecular biology.

Scientific Journal Author

Arne Astrup‘s major current research is focused on the role of dietary macronutrients and glycemic index for body weight regulation, and the hormonal mediation of hunger and satiety by gastrointestinal peptides such as GLP-1, PYY, CCK etc.. In addition, I head the OPUS Centre, ‘Optimal well-being, development and health for Danish children through a healthy New Nordic Diet’, which ran from 2009 until 2014. The main objective is to develop a healthy and palatable new food and eating concept, and to examine how such a diet can affect mental and physical health in a Nordic population. Other active research includes studies of the role of dairy and bio-active food ingredients (various specific fibres) in aspects of human health and testing of pharmaceutical compounds for the treatment of obesity.

Arne Astrup is being referenced as one of the leading scientists involved in the research and development of Tesofensine. In no way is this doctor/scientist endorsing or advocating the purchase, sale, or use of this product for any reason. There is no affiliation or relationship, implied or otherwise, between Peptide Sciences and this doctor. The purpose of citing the doctor is to acknowledge, recognize, and credit the exhaustive research and development efforts conducted by the scientists studying this peptide. Arne Astrup is listed in [2][4][7], and [15] under the referenced citations.

Referenced Citations

  1. K. A. Schoedel, D. Meier, B. Chakraborty, P. M. Manniche, and E. M. Sellers, “Subjective and objective effects of the novel triple reuptake inhibitor tesofensine in recreational stimulant users,” Clin. Pharmacol. Ther., vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 69–78, Jul. 2010, doi: 10.1038/clpt.2010.67.
  2. A. Astrup, D. H. Meier, B. O. Mikkelsen, J. S. Villumsen, and T. M. Larsen, “Weight loss produced by tesofensine in patients with Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease,” Obes. Silver Spring Md, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 1363–1369, Jun. 2008, doi: 10.1038/oby.2008.56.
  3. M. H. Larsen, H. Rosenbrock, F. Sams-Dodd, and J. D. Mikkelsen, “Expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor, activity-regulated cytoskeleton protein mRNA, and enhancement of adult hippocampal neurogenesis in rats after sub-chronic and chronic treatment with the triple monoamine re-uptake inhibitor tesofensine,” Eur. J. Pharmacol., vol. 555, no. 2–3, pp. 115–121, Jan. 2007, doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2006.10.029.
  4. A. Astrup, S. Madsbad, L. Breum, T. J. Jensen, J. P. Kroustrup, and T. M. Larsen, “Effect of tesofensine on bodyweight loss, body composition, and quality of life in obese patients: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial,” Lancet Lond. Engl., vol. 372, no. 9653, pp. 1906–1913, 29 2008, doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(08)61525-1.
  5. S. AB, “Saniona’s tesofensine meets primary and secondary endpoints in Phase 3 obesity registration trial,” GlobeNewswire News Room, Dec. 17, 2018. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/17/1667781/0/en/Saniona-s-tesofensine-meets-primary-and-secondary-endpoints-in-Phase-3-obesity-registration-trial.html (accessed Nov. 11, 2021).
  6. A. Sjödin et al., “The effect of the triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor tesofensine on energy metabolism and appetite in overweight and moderately obese men,” Int. J. Obes., vol. 34, no. 11, pp. 1634–1643, Nov. 2010, doi: 10.1038/ijo.2010.87.
  7. J.-A. Gilbert, C. Gasteyger, A. Raben, D. H. Meier, A. Astrup, and A. Sjödin, “The effect of tesofensine on appetite sensations,” Obes. Silver Spring Md, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 553–561, Mar. 2012, doi: 10.1038/oby.2011.197.
  8. A. M. D. Axel, J. D. Mikkelsen, and H. H. Hansen, “Tesofensine, a novel triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor, induces appetite suppression by indirect stimulation of alpha1 adrenoceptor and dopamine D1 receptor pathways in the diet-induced obese rat,” Neuropsychopharmacol. Off. Publ. Am. Coll. Neuropsychopharmacol., vol. 35, no. 7, pp. 1464–1476, Jun. 2010, doi: 10.1038/npp.2010.16.
  9. H. H. Hansen et al., “The novel triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor tesofensine induces sustained weight loss and improves glycemic control in the diet-induced obese rat: comparison to sibutramine and rimonabant,” Eur. J. Pharmacol., vol. 636, no. 1–3, pp. 88–95, Jun. 2010, doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2010.03.026.
  10. Ł. R. Drzyzga, A. Marcinowska, and E. Obuchowicz, “Antiapoptotic and neurotrophic effects of antidepressants: a review of clinical and experimental studies,” Brain Res. Bull., vol. 79, no. 5, pp. 248–257, Jun. 2009, doi: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2009.03.009.
  11. S. M. Korte et al., “The many different faces of major depression: it is time for personalized medicine,” Eur. J. Pharmacol., vol. 753, pp. 88–104, Apr. 2015, doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.11.045.
  12. D. M. Marks, C.-U. Pae, and A. A. Patkar, “Triple Reuptake Inhibitors: The Next Generation of Antidepressants,” Curr. Neuropharmacol., vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 338–343, Dec. 2008, doi: 10.2174/157015908787386078.
  13. B. M. Y. Cheung, T. T. Cheung, and N. R. Samaranayake, “Safety of antiobesity drugs,” Ther. Adv. Drug Saf., vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 171–181, Aug. 2013, doi: 10.1177/2042098613489721.
  14. M. George, M. Rajaram, and E. Shanmugam, “New and emerging drug molecules against obesity,” J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. Ther., vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 65–76, Jan. 2014, doi: 10.1177/1074248413501017.
  15. A. Astrup, S. Madsbad, L. Breum, T. J. Jensen, J. P. Kroustrup, and T. M. Larsen, “Under-reporting of adverse effects of tesofensine,” The Lancet, vol. 382, no. 9887, p. 127, Jul. 2013, doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)61563-9.

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