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ZK-95962 is a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor agonist potentially for the treatment of anxiety disorders. ZK-95962 had selective effects on releasing exploratory locomotor activity suppressed by footshock (punished crossings). ZK-95962 had weak effects on the measures of anxiolytic activity. The feelings of uneasiness and myoclonic jerks, provoked by photostimulation, were also abolished by ZK-95962.

ZK 95962 is an active compound.

[1] Inhibition of photosensitive seizures in man by the β-carboline, ZK 95962, a selective benzodiazepine receptor agonist