Pelanserin
Pelanserin
Pelanserin (pronunciation: pe-lan-ser-in) is a pharmacological agent that acts as a serotonin antagonist. It is primarily used in the field of neuroscience for research purposes.
Etymology
The term "Pelanserin" is derived from the words "Penta" and "Serotonin". "Penta" is a Greek prefix meaning five, and "Serotonin" is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function. The name signifies the drug's action on the serotonin receptors.
Pharmacology
Pelanserin is a potent and selective 5-HT2A receptor antagonist. It is used in scientific research to study the role of the 5-HT2A receptor in various neurological and psychiatric disorders. Pelanserin has been shown to have potential therapeutic effects in conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Related Terms
- 5-HT2A receptor: A subtype of the 5-HT2 receptor that belongs to the serotonin receptor family and is a G protein-coupled receptor.
- Serotonin: A neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function.
- Antagonist: A type of drug that blocks or inhibits the action of a certain substance in the body.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pelanserin
- Wikipedia's article - Pelanserin
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