Rats were administered SNC80 to study the role of nitric oxide synthase in peripheral antinociception mechanism.5
Biochem/physiol Actions
SNC80 is a δ opioid receptor agonist.
SNC80 is a highly selective agonist of δ opioid receptor but also binds to μ-δ opioid receptor heteromers to produce antinociception in mice.2 It also acts as anti-depressant3, elicits dopamine-related behaviors and enhances behavioral responses to psychostimulants.4
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