| abstract |
Imidazo [1,2 substituted at the 3-position by a substituted phenyl ring, which is a selective ligand for the GABA A receptor that interacts preferentially with the α2 and / or α3 subunits over the α1 subunit The class of-[alpha]] pyrazine analogues is therefore beneficial in the treatment and / or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions, while exhibiting a reduced tendency to sedation. |