Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
CTN-986 is a quercetin derivative found in cottonseeds and cottonseed oil. It has antidepressant properties and has been shown to stimulate neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The neurogenesis appears to be mediated by activation of the 5-HT1A receptor. Co-administration with the 5-HT1A antagonist WAY-100635 abolished the effect.
