5'-Guanidinonaltrindole

5'-Guanidinonaltrindole (5'-GNT) is a chemical compound that acts as a selective antagonist for the kappa opioid receptor. It is used in scientific research to study the role of kappa opioid receptors in the body and the effects of their activation and inhibition.

Chemistry[edit | edit source]

5'-Guanidinonaltrindole is a derivative of the opioid antagonist naltrindole. It is a complex organic molecule with a guanidino group attached to the 5' position of the naltrindole molecule. The guanidino group increases the selectivity of the compound for the kappa opioid receptor.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

5'-Guanidinonaltrindole acts as a selective antagonist for the kappa opioid receptor, meaning it binds to these receptors and blocks their activation by other compounds. This makes it a useful tool in scientific research for studying the role of kappa opioid receptors in the body.

Uses in Research[edit | edit source]

In scientific research, 5'-Guanidinonaltrindole is used to study the effects of kappa opioid receptor activation and inhibition. It has been used in studies investigating the role of these receptors in pain perception, mood regulation, and the body's response to stress.

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