DAA-1097 is a drug which acts as a potent and selective
agonist
An agonist is a chemical that activates a receptor to produce a biological response. Receptors are cellular proteins whose activation causes the cell to modify what it is currently doing. In contrast, an antagonist blocks the action of the ago ...
at the
peripheral benzodiazepine receptor, also known as the mitochondrial 18 kDa translocator protein or TSPO, but with no affinity at
central benzodiazepine receptors. It has
anxiolytic effects in animal studies.
References
Anxiolytics
TSPO ligands
Diphenyl ethers
Acetanilides
Chlorobenzene derivatives
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