Devazepide

Devazepide (L-364,718, MK-329) is a drug which is structurally derived from the benzodiazepine family, but with quite different actions from most benzodiazepines, lacking affinity for GABAA receptors and instead acting as a cholecystokinin antagonist selective for the CCKA subtype. It increases appetite and accelerates gastric emptying, and has been suggested as a potential treatment for a variety of gastrointestinal problems including dyspepsia, gastroparesis and gastric reflux. It is also widely used in scientific research into the CCKA receptor.



Evans, B. E.; Rittle, K. E.; DiPardo, R. M.; Freidinger, R. M.; Whitter,W. L.; People,W. T.; Lendell, G. F.; Veber, D. F.; Anderson, P. S.; Chang, R. S. L.; Lotti, V. J.; Cerino, D. J.; Chen, T. B.; Kling, P. J.; Kunkel, K. A.; Springer, J. P.; Hirschfield, J.; J. Med. Chem. 1988, 31, 2235.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jm00120a002