Biochem/physiol Actions
U-69593 is a selective κ opioid receptor agonist. U-69593 is known to inhibit cocaine sensitization in meso-limbic dopamine neurons by normalizing basal overflow of dopamine.
Features and Benefits
This compound is featured on the Opioid Receptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
Packaging
5 mg in glass bottle
25 mg in poly bottle
Preparation Note
U-69593 is soluble in 45% (w/v) aq 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (10 mg/ml), 0.1 M HCl (>40 mg/ml), and ethanol (>40 mg/ml). However, it is insoluble in 0.1 M NaOH and water.
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