Quinelorane

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Quinelorane is a psychoactive drug and research chemical which was developed in the 1990s. It acts as a dopamine agonist, specifically of the D2 and D3 subtypes.

History[edit | edit source]

Quinelorane was first synthesized in the 1990s as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease. However, it was never marketed due to concerns about its potential for causing psychosis and other serious side effects.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

Quinelorane is a potent and selective agonist for the D2 and D3 dopamine receptors. It has been shown to have a high affinity for these receptors, and to produce effects such as increased locomotor activity and stereotypy in animals. However, it also has the potential to cause psychosis and other serious side effects, which has limited its use in humans.

Research[edit | edit source]

Despite its potential side effects, quinelorane has been used in research to study the role of the D2 and D3 receptors in various conditions, including Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and drug addiction. It has also been used to investigate the effects of dopamine agonists on behavior and cognition.

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