5-HT1F receptor
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5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1F, also known as HTR1F is a 5-HT1 receptor
5-HT1 receptor
The 5-HT1 receptors are a subfamily of 5-HT receptors that bind the endogenous neurotransmitter serotonin . The 5-HT1 subfamily consists of five G protein-coupled receptors that are coupled to Gi/Go and mediate inhibitory neurotransmission, including 5-HT1A, 5-HT1B, 5-HT1D, 5-HT1E, and 5-HT1F...

 protein
Protein
Proteins are biochemical compounds consisting of one or more polypeptides typically folded into a globular or fibrous form, facilitating a biological function. A polypeptide is a single linear polymer chain of amino acids bonded together by peptide bonds between the carboxyl and amino groups of...

 and also denotes the human gene
Gene
A gene is a molecular unit of heredity of a living organism. It is a name given to some stretches of DNA and RNA that code for a type of protein or for an RNA chain that has a function in the organism. Living beings depend on genes, as they specify all proteins and functional RNA chains...

 encoding it.

Agonists

  • 5-n-Butyryloxy-DMT: >60-fold selectivity versus 5-HT1E receptor
  • BRL-54443
    BRL-54443
    BRL-54443 is a drug which acts as a selective agonist for the 5-HT1E and 5-HT1F serotonin receptor subtypes....

     - mixed 5-HT1E/1F agonist
  • Eletriptan
    Eletriptan
    Eletriptan is a second generation triptan drug marketed and manufactured by Pfizer Inc for the treatment of migraine headaches. It is sold in the US under the brand name Relpax.-Approval and availability:...

     - mixed 5-HT1B/1D/1E/1F/2B/7 agonist
  • LY-334,370
    LY334370
    LY-334,370 is a selective 5-HT1F receptor agonist which was under development by Eli Lilly and Company for the treatment of migraine headaches. The drug showed efficacy in a phase II clinical trial but further development was halted due to toxicity detected in animals....

     - as well as related benzamide
    Benzamide
    Benzamide is an off-white solid with the chemical formula of C6H5CONH2. It is a derivative of benzoic acid. It is slightly soluble in water, and soluble in many organic solvents.- External links :* *...

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  • LY-344,864 (N-[(3R)-3-(Dimethylamino)-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-6-yl]-4-fluorobenzamide)
  • Naratriptan
    Naratriptan
    Naratriptan is a triptan drug marketed by GlaxoSmithKline and is used for the treatment of migraine headaches. Naratriptan is available in 2.5 mg tablets. It is a selective 5-HT1 receptor subtype agonist...

    - mixed 5-HT1B/1D/1F agonist

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