CGS-12066A is a

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which acts as a potent and selective

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for the 5-HT_1B

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with lower affinity for the three 5-HT₂ receptor subtypes. It is used for studying the role of the 5-HT_1B receptor in various processes including perception of pain and the sleep-wake cycle.

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