CJ-15208 is a potent and selective κ-opioidreceptor antagonist from a fungus, Ctenomyces serratus ATCC15502 (IC50 are 47 nM for kappa, 260 nM for mu, and 2,600 nM for delta respectly). In the electrically-stimulated twitch response assay of rabbit vas de
R-84760 is a κ-opioidreceptor agonist. R-84760 produces an extremely potent antinociceptive effect against tonic pain through the kappa-opioidreceptors; the sites of action of subcutaneously administered R-84760 are the supraspinal and spinal loci in th
Selective sigma (σ) receptor ligand. Displays high affinity for σ1; also binds at σ2 sites (Ki = 1.5 nM and 50.8 nM respectively). Selective over a range of receptor types including dopaminergic and muscarinic receptors, DAT and SERT. Prezzavento et al (2007) Novel sigma receptor ligands: synthesis and biological profile. J.Med.Chem. 50 951 PMID:17328523 |Prezzavento et al (2008) A new sigma ligand, (±)-PPCC, antagonizes kappaopioidreceptor-mediated antinociceptive effect. Life Sci. 82 549 PMID:18261749 |Antonini et al (2009) Anti-amnesic properties of (±)-PPCC, a novel sigma receptor ligand, on cognitive dysfunction induced by selective cholinergic lesion in rats. J.Neurochem. 109 744 PMID:19245662
Difelikefalin (CR-845; FE-202845) is a peripherally restricted, selective agonist of the kappaopioidreceptor (KOR). It exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and holds promise for modulating pruritus in conditions associated with chronic kidney disease.
4-Me-PDTic is a potent and selective KappaOpioidReceptor Antagonist. 4-Me-PDTic had a Ke = 0.37 nM in a [35S]GTPγS binding assay and was 645- and >8100-fold selective for the κ relative to the μ and δ opioidreceptors, respectively. Calculated logBB and CNS (central nervous system) multiparameter optimization (MPO) and low molecular weight values all predict that 4-Me-PDTic will penetrate the brain and pharmacokinetic studies in rats shows that 4-Me-PDTic does indeed penetrate the brain.
Enadoline (Free Base) is a kappa-opioidreceptor agonist; PD 129290 (CAM 570; CI 977) is the S,S(-)-enantiomer; PD 129289 (CAM 569) is the corresponding R,R(+)-enantiomer. In human studies, it produced visual distortions and feelings of dissociation, reminiscent of the effects of salvinorin A. It was studied as a potential analgesic, but abandoned because of the dose-limiting effects of dysphoria, which could be expected from a κ-opioid agonist. There was mention of its potential in treating comatose head injury or stroke victims, where that type of side effect would be immaterial.