Molecular Structure of Risperidone Docked in Dopamine D2 Receptor (IMAGE)

NIH/National Institute of Mental Health

Molecular Structure of Risperidone Docked in Dopamine D2 Receptor

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Widely-prescribed antipsychotic drug risperidone (purple) is shown interacting with its primary human brain target, the D2 dopamine receptor (green). Discovery of this molecular structure holds promise for rational design of more selective drugs, say researchers.

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Roth Lab, UNC

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