Description
RamelteonisamelatoninMT1/2receptoragoNISTusedclinicallytotreatinsomnia.Ramelteondisplayshypnoticactivityandmaybeimmunostimulatoryaswell.Inanimalmodels,ramelteondecreaseswakefulnessandincreasesslow-waveandrapideyemovement(REM)sleep.
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