LSN2463359 is a positive allosteric modulator of the mGluR5, which means it increases the activity of glutamate (an excitatory neurotransmitter) at this receptor.
Potential uses
A study has found that LSN2463359 and similar drugs can be used as a treatment to some aspects of cognitive deficits in schizophrenia. Another study also mention that it could be used in the treatment of schizophrenia due to the potential interactions between NMDA receptors and mGluR5.
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