Biochem/physiol Actions
RO5256390 is an agonist of Trace amine-associated receptor 1 (TAAR1), a GPCR primarily found in the brain, expressed in areas where the major monoamine amine transmitters (DA and NE) are also present. RO5256390 is a selective TAAR1 agonist shown to be a negative regulator of dopamine transmission. It has antipsychotic activity in models of schizophrenia, reduces cocaine′s reinforcng effects, and blocks binge-eating disorder.
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