ORG-37684 is a

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developed by Organon, which acts as a potent and selective

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for the 5-HT₂

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family, with highest

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at 5-HT_2C and lowest at 5-HT_2B subtypes. It has anorectic effects in animal studies and has been researched as a potential weight loss drug for use in humans.

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