SB 242084 is a 5-HT2C receptor antagonist that displays 158- and 100-fold selectivity over 5-HT2A and 5-HT2B receptors respectively. SB 242084 displays selectivity over a range of other 5-HT, dopamine and adrenergic receptors.SB 242084 os a brain penetrant; exerts anxiolytic-like activity.
ChEBI: 6-chloro-5-methyl-N-[6-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxypyridin-3-yl]-2,3-dihydroindole-1-carboxamide;dihydrochloride is an organic molecular entity, an indole alkaloid and a pyridine. It has a role as a receptor modulator.
5-HT 2C receptor antagonist that displays 158- and 100-fold selectivity over 5-HT 2A and 5-HT 2B receptors respectively. Also displays selectivity over a range of other 5-HT, dopamine and adrenergic receptors. Brain penetrant; exerts anxiolytic-like activity.
SB 242084 is a potent and selective antagonist of 5-HT2C receptor. It increases the basal activity of dopaminergic neurons and affects the behavioral responses mediated by 5-HT2C such as mesolimbic neuron activity and food intake.3,4,5
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