Bioactivity | LY2940094 (BTRX-246040) tartrate is a potent, brain penetrant, selective and orally available N/OFQ peptide (NOP) receptor antagonist with high affinity (Ki=0.105 nM) and antagonist potency (Kb=0.166 nM). LY2940094 tartrate reduces Ethanol self-administration and Ethanol seeking in animal models[1]. |
Target | Ki: 0.105 nM (NOP receptor)Kb: 0.166 nM (NOP receptor) |
In Vivo | LY2940094 (3, 10, or 30 mg/kg; orally daily for 4 days) dose-dependently reduces homecage ethanol self-administration in Indiana Alcohol-Preferring (P) and Marchigian Sardinian Alcohol-Preferring (msP) rats, without affecting food/water intake or locomotor activity[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | LY2940094 tartrate |
CAS | 1307245-87-9 |
Formula | C26H29ClF2N4O8S |
Molar Mass | 631.05 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Rorick-Kehn LM, et al. A Novel, Orally Bioavailable Nociceptin Receptor Antagonist, LY2940094, Reduces Ethanol Self-Administration and Ethanol Seeking in Animal Models. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2016 May;40(5):945-54. |