Melperone is a butyrophenone class compound that functions primarily as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It acts as a multireceptor antagonist, with binding affinities (Kd values) of 102 nM, 180 nM, 180 nM, and 150 nM for the 5-HT2A, dopamine D2, α1-adrenergic, and α2-adrenergic receptors, respectively. With lower binding affinity for histamine H1 and various serotonin receptors, Melperone also exhibits inhibitory effects on CYP2D6. This compound is valuable for research into schizophrenia and behavioral disturbances in elderly populations.
Melperone is a butyrophenone class compound that functions primarily as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It acts as a multireceptor antagonist, with binding affinities (Kd values) of 102 nM, 180 nM, 180 nM, and 150 nM for the 5-HT2A, dopamine D2, α1-adrenergic, and α2-adrenergic receptors, respectively. With lower binding affinity for histamine H1 and various serotonin receptors, Melperone also exhibits inhibitory effects on CYP2D6. This compound is valuable for research into schizophrenia and behavioral disturbances in elderly populations.
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