An agonist that binds to and activates melatonin receptors.
ChEBI ID: 79046
| Member | Definition | Class |
|---|---|---|
| tasimelteon | A member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is propionamide in which one of the amide hydrogens is replaced by a [(1R,2R)-2-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-4-yl)cyclopropyl]methyl group. A melatonin receptor agonist used for the treatment of non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. | tasimelteon |
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs with This Role(%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 4 (9.09) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 35 (79.55) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 5 (11.36) | 2.80 |
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs with this Role (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 5 (11.11%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 23 (51.11%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 1 (2.22%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 16 (35.56%) | 84.16% |