WAY-629 is a 5-HT_2C

agonist An agonist is a chemical that activates a Receptor (biochemistry), receptor to produce a biological response. Receptors are Cell (biology), cellular proteins whose activation causes the cell to modify what it is currently doing. In contrast, an R ...

that reduces feeding behavior when administered to rats. It was used as a starting point for developing more potent and selective 5-HT_2C agonists aimed at treating

obesity Obesity is a medical condition, considered by multiple organizations to be a disease, in which excess Adipose tissue, body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it can potentially have negative effects on health. People are classifi ...

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{{Serotonergics Anorectics Carbazoles Pyrrolobenzodiazepines Serotonin receptor agonists Heterocyclic compounds with 4 rings Nitrogen heterocycles