Iodocyanopindolol Explained

Iodocyanopindolol (INN) is a drug related to pindolol which acts as both a β1 adrenoreceptor antagonist and a 5-HT1A receptor antagonist. Its 125I radiolabelled derivative has been widely used in mapping the distribution of beta adrenoreceptors in the body.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Brodde OE, Karad K, Zerkowski HR, Rohm N, Reidemeister JC . Coexistence of beta 1- and beta 2-adrenoceptors in human right atrium. Direct identification by (+/-)-[125I]iodocyanopindolol binding . Circulation Research . 1983 . 53 . 6 . 752–758 . 6139182 . 10.1161/01.res.53.6.752. free .

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