Novel 2-Aminotetralin and 3-AminoChroman Derivatives as Selective Serotonin 5-HT₇Receptor Agonists and Antagonists

The understanding of the physiological role of the G-protein coupled serotonin 5-HT7 receptor is largely rudimentary. Therefore, selective and potent pharmacological tools will add to the understanding of serotonergic effects mediated through this receptor. In this report, we describe two compound classes, chromans and tetralins, encompassing compounds with nanomolar affinity for the 5-HT7 receptor and with good selectivity. Within theses classes, we have discovered both agonists and antagonists that can be used for further understanding of the pharmacology of the 5-HT7 receptor.