Application
Ritanserin has been used in behavioral testing and as a serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2A)-receptor antagonist.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Potent 5-HT2A serotonin receptor antagonist/inverse agonist that crosses the blood-brain barrier.
Ritanserin is a potent serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2A) serotonin receptor antagonist/inverse agonist, which crosses the blood-brain barrier. It modulates 5-HT2A receptors and has been suggested to have antiparkinsonian effect. Ritanserin also impacts schizophrenia by modulating mood, cognition and negative symptoms.
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. R103.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
Packaging
25, 100, 250 mg in glass bottle
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