Neuromodulatory Mechanism Underlying the Effect of the Atypical Dipeptide Neuroleptic Dilept

Abstract

We studied the effects of a new dipeptide neuroleptic Dilept (N-caproyl-L-prolyl-L-tyrosine methyl ester) on activity of neurotransmitter systems in the brain. Dilept possessed antidopamine, glutamate modulatory, and cholinomimetic properties. These data indicate that Dilept is of potential efficacy in relieving positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.