N-Phenylacetyl-L-Prolylglycine ethyl ester

1-(2-phenylacetyl)-L-prolyl-glycine, ethyl ester
\n N-Phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester is a synthetic dipeptide that has been shown to produce positive nootropic and cognitive effects in animal models (0.01-0.8 mg/kg) by a mechanism similar to other related racetam compounds.{24753} It can rescue neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells from amyloid-induced cytotoxicity, indicating a potential application in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.{24754} It also demonstrates antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which have been examined in the context of an anti-diabetic agent.{24755} This compound was recently identified in illegal designer herbal products distributed in Japan and is intended for research and forensic purposes only.{23615}