ATC-0175 is a drug used in scientific research, which is a selective, non-peptide
antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist.
Etymology
The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, riv ...
at the
melanin concentrating hormone receptor MCH1. In animal studies it has been shown to produce both
anxiolytic and
antidepressant
Antidepressants are a class of medication used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic pain conditions, and to help manage addictions. Common side-effects of antidepressants include dry mouth, weight gain, dizziness, hea ...
actions, but without
sedative
A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. They are CNS depressants and interact with brain activity causing its deceleration. Various kinds of sedatives can be distinguished, but t ...
or
ataxic side effects.
References
Antidepressants
Anxiolytics
Quinazolines
Benzamides
Fluoroarenes
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