Pindobind is a compound developed by researchers associated with Stanford University, identified as a

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, which generated a response in animals reducing offensive actions such as chasing, while also notably reducing tendencies of the test animal to evade when stimulated to do so. It acts as an irreversible

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and irreversible 5-HT_1A receptor antagonist.

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{{Serotonergics 5-HT1A antagonists Beta blockers Indole ethers at the benzene ring Irreversible antagonists Alkylating agents Acetamides Organobromides N-tert-butyl-phenoxypropanolamines

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