Potent endogenous neuropeptide S receptor (NSPR) agonist (EC50 = 3.2 nM). Increases locomotor activity and wakefulness in mice. Also reduces anxiety-like behavior in mice.
High affinity rat GIP receptor partial agonist (Kd = 13 nM). Increases cAMP accumulation in COS-7 cells transfected with rat GIP receptor, while also acting as a competitive antagonist of GIP.