Novel 5,6-Bicyclic Compounds as 5-HT2A Receptor Agonists for Treating Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, and Headaches
Ram W. Sabnis, Anika R. Sabnis
ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters June 3, 2026 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.6c00270 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Anxiety Depression Serotonin |
| Keywords | Headaches Agonist Receptor Drug Migraine Pharmacology |
Abstract
Provided herein are novel 5,6-bicyclic compounds as 5-HT2A receptor agonists, pharmaceutical compositions, use of such compounds in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse and headaches, and processes for preparing such compounds.
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