Itruvone (; developmental code name PH10), also known as pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, is a
vomeropherine
Pherines, also known as vomeropherines, are odorless synthetic neuroactive steroids that engage nasal chemosensory receptors and induce dose-dependent and reversible pharmacological and behavioral effects. Pherines target human chemosensory rec ...
which is under development by VistaGen Therapeutics as a
nasal spray for the treatment of
major depressive disorder.
See also
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List of investigational antidepressants
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List of neurosteroids ยง Pheromones and pherines
References
Ethynyl compounds
Experimental drugs
Ketones
Pregnanes
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