LP 44 Hydrochloride is used in the preparation of (tetrahydronaphthalenyl)arylpiperazinealkylamides which an agonist of the serotonin 5-HT7 receptor.
Biological Activity
High affinity 5-HT 7 receptor agonist (K i = 0.22 nM) that displays selectivity over 5-HT 1A and 5-HT 2A receptors (200- and > 1000-fold respectively). Induces relaxation of substance P-stimulated guinea pig ileum (EC 50 = 2.56 μ M).
