PHA-57378 is a drug which acts as an agonist at serotonin 5-HT₂

receptor Receptor may refer to: * Sensory receptor, in physiology, any structure which, on receiving environmental stimuli, produces an informative nerve impulse *Receptor (biochemistry), in biochemistry, a protein molecule that receives and responds to a ...

s, having a binding affinity of 4.1 nM at the 5-HT_2A subtype and 4.3 nM at 5-HT_2C. It has

anxiolytic An anxiolytic (; also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications are used for the treatment of anxiet ...

effects in animal studies.

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Serotonin receptor agonists Tryptamines {{nervous-system-drug-stub

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