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VA012
VA012 is an experimental drug from the indole family, which is acts as a selective positive allosteric modulator of the 5-HT 2C receptor. It has anorectic effects in animal studies with an improved side effect profile compared to directly acting 5-HT 2C agonists such as lorcaserin.
Article summary
VA012 is an experimental drug from the indole family, which is acts as a selective positive allosteric modulator of the 5-HT 2C receptor. It has anorectic effects in animal studies with an improved side effect profile compared to directly acting 5-HT 2C agonists such as lorcaserin.
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- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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