AVN-101, a close structural analogue of latrepirdine, is a selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist which is under development by Avineuro Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and anxiety disorders.[1][2][3] As of November 2013, it was in phase II clinical trials for these indications.[2][3][4][needs update]

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References

  1. ^ Ivachtchenko V, Ivanenkov Y (2013). "Small Molecule 5-HT6R Ligands: A Comprehensive Insight into their Selectivity and Activity". Current Bioactive Compounds. 9 (1): 64–100. doi:10.2174/1573407211309010007. ISSN 1573-4072.
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  3. ^ a b Benhamú B, Martín-Fontecha M, Vázquez-Villa H, Pardo L, López-Rodríguez ML (September 2014). "Serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonists for the treatment of cognitive deficiency in Alzheimer's disease". Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 57 (17): 7160–81. doi:10.1021/jm5003952. PMID 24850589.
  4. ^ "AVN 101". AdisInsight. Retrieved 2015-06-10.

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