Chemical Name:N,N-Dihexyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-chloroindole-3-acetami
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Biological Activity:
Most active of the 2-aryl-3-indoleacetamides; a new class of
potent and specific ligands as probes for the mitochondial DBI receptor
(peripheral benzodiazepine receptor).
Romeoet al (1992) 2-Aryl-3-indoleacetamides (FGIN-1-43): a new
class of potent and specific ligands for the mitochondrial DBI receptor (MDR).
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Selective antagonist of neuro-steroid potentiation and direct gating of GABAA receptors. Selectively reduces the effects of 5α-reduced steroids compared to 5β-reduced steroids & displays no effect on potentiation evoked by barbiturates & benzodiazepines. Attenuates 3α,5α-THP-induced loss of righting reflex and total sleep time following i.c.v administration in rats.