Derivatives of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline (THIQ) having the general formula A-(CH
2
)
n
—B are provided, wherein A is THIQ or a substituted derivative thereof and B is an aryl, cycloalkylaryl, or cycloalkyl group, wherein A and B are linked to each other by an alkyl or substituted alkyl chain. The compounds are useful as selective ligands (agonists or antagonists) of central nervous system receptors, and in particular of the seratonin receptors. The compounds or their salts can be formulated into pharmaceutical in need thereof by any route of administration suitable for a desired treatment protocol and especially for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
1,2,3,4-
四氢异喹啉(THIQ)的衍
生物具有一般公式A-(
CH2)n—B,其中A是THIQ或其取代衍
生物,B是芳基、环烷基芳基或环烷基基团,其中A和B通过烷基或取代烷基链相连。这些化合物可用作中枢神经系统受体的选择性
配体(激动剂或拮抗剂),特别是
血清素受体的
配体。这些化合物或其盐可以通过适合所需治疗方案的任何给药途径制成药物,特别适用于治疗精神障碍。