Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Targetmu opioid
General description
A potent antagonist highly selective for µ opioid receptor (Ki = 0.96 nM for µ receptor and >10,000 nM for δ receptors). Often used for studying the functional roles of µ opioid receptors in both central and peripheral nervous systems.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Other Notes
Feng, Y., et al. 2012. Curr Drug Targets.13, 230.Hawkins, N., et al. 1989. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.248, 73.Gulya, K., et al. 1988. Eur. J. Pharmacol.150, 355.
Packaging
1 mg in Glass bottle
Physical form
Supplied as trifluoracetate salt
Sequence
D-Phe-Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Orn-Thr-Pen-Thr-NH2 (Orn: ornithine; Pen: penicillamine; SS bond: 2-7)
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
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