2. Signaling Pathways
  3. GPCR/G Protein
    Neuronal Signaling
  4. Opioid Receptor
  5. κ Opioid Receptor/KOR Isoform

κ Opioid Receptor/KOR

 

κ Opioid Receptor/KOR Related Products (79):

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity
  • HY-N0164
    Matrine
    		Agonist 98.0%
    Matrine (Matridin-15-one) is an alkaloid found in plants from the Sophora genus that can act as a kappa opioid receptor and u-receptor agonist. Matrine has a variety of pharmacological effects, including anti-cancer, anti-oxidative stress, anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis effects. Matrine is potential in the research of disease like human non-small cell lung cancer, hepatoma, papillary thyroid cancer and acute kidney injury (AKI).
  • HY-100903
    Norbinaltorphimine dihydrochloride
    		Antagonist 98.91%
    Norbinaltorphimine dihydrochloride (nor-Binaltorphimine dihydrochloride; nor-BNI dihydrochloride) is a selective, long-acting competitive antagonist of the κ-opioid receptor. Norbinaltorphimine dihydrochloride blocks κ-opioid receptor-mediated analgesic effects, and inhibits butorphanol-induced changes in κ-opioid receptor binding kinetics, desensitization and down-regulation. Norbinaltorphimine dihydrochloride suppresses specific opioid withdrawal symptoms, precipitates withdrawal behaviors in butorphanol-dependent rats, and serves as a molecular probe for studying κ-opioid receptor-agonist interactions. Norbinaltorphimine dihydrochloride is applicable to research related to neurological disorders such as pain.
  • HY-P1333
    Dynorphin A
    		Agonist
    Dynorphin A is an endogenous opioid peptide involved in inhibitory neurotransmission in the central nervous system (CNS). Dynorphin A is a highy potent kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist, and is also an agonist for other opioid receptors, such as mu (MOR) and delta (DOR). Dynorphin A can induce neuronal death, and can be used in the research of neurological disease.
  • HY-101718
    Aticaprant
    		Antagonist 99.59%
    Aticaprant (CERC-501) is a potent and centrally-penetrant kappa opioid receptor antagonist with a Ki of 0.807 nM.
  • HY-76711
    Naltrexone
    		Antagonist 99.94%
    Naltrexone is an orally active, long-acting opioid receptor (opioid receptor) antagonist. Naltrexone blocks the euphoric effects of exogenous opioids and reduces alcohol craving by blocking opioid receptors (μ, κ, and δ) as well as opioid growth factor receptors. Low doses of Naltrexone are used to relieve chronic pain, treat inflammatory diseases and inhibit tumor growth, while high doses or continuous administration exert pro-inflammatory or pro-proliferative effects. Naltrexone relieves intractable pruritus caused by psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and other conditions, and its combination with Bupropion (HY-B0403) inhibits food craving, thereby reducing body weight.
  • HY-P11642A
    Sialorphin TFA
    		Ligand
    Sialorphin TFA is a neutral endopeptidase (NEP) and aminopeptidase N (APN) inhibitor that responds to androgen signals. Sialorphin TFA blocks the degradation of endogenous opioid peptides and interacts with μ-, δ-, κ-opioid receptors. Sialorphin TFA regulates the ERK/mTOR signaling pathway by inducing cell cycle arrest, enhancing ERK1/2 activity, and reducing the phosphorylation levels of mTOR, 4E-BP1, p70S6K; accordingly, Sialorphin TFA exhibits antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer, glioma and prostate cancer cells without cytotoxicity. In addition, Sialorphin TFA also produces antinociceptive responses, regulates sexual behavior, relaxes corpus cavernosum smooth muscle, and alleviates experimental colitis. Sialorphin TFA is also a copper (II) ion-binding ligand. Sialorphin TFA has been used in mechanistic studies related to cancer, pain management and inflammatory bowel disease.
  • HY-125790
    Cyclazocine
    		Modulator
    Cyclazocine is a μ, δ, and κ opioid receptor modulator with Ki values of 0.32, 1.1, and 0.18 nM, respectively. Cyclazocine exhibits "mixed" pharmacological activities, acting as a μ-partial antagonist, κ-agonist, and low-affinity δ ligand. Cyclazocine shows antinociceptive activity in mice. Cyclazocine can be used in studies on psychoactive substance addiction.
  • HY-183773
    KOR agonist-9
    		Agonist
    KOR agonist-9 is a selective kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist with an EC50 of 1.41 nM. KOR agonist-9 exhibits >125-fold selectivity over μ/δ-opioid receptors. KOR agonist-9 antinociceptive and antipruritic effects in mice. KOR agonist-9 can be used for the research of pain, pruritus.
  • HY-110252
    Salvinorin B
    		Agonist 99.90%
    Salvinorin B is a selective and brain-penetrant kappa opioid receptor (KOPr) agonist with an EC50 of 248 nM and Ki of 2.95 μM. Salvinorin B activates downstream signaling pathways by binding to KOPr, inhibits pain transmission and reduces inflammatory response. Salvinorin B can be used for the researches of inflammation, immunology and neurological disease, such as neuropathic pain, multiple sclerosis and anxiety.
  • HY-17609
    Difelikefalin
    		Agonist 99.98%
    Difelikefalin (CR-845) is a peripherally restricted and selective agonist of kappa opioid receptor (KOR). Difelikefalin produces anti-inflammatory effects and has the potential in modulating pruritus in conditions such as chronic kidney disease.
  • HY-B0188A
    Mianserin hydrochloride
    		Activator 99.95%
    Mianserin hydrochloride (Org GB 94) is an orally active H1 receptor antagonist. Mianserin hydrochloride can activate κ-opioid receptor and octopamine receptor. Mianserin hydrochloride increases ERK1/2 and CREB phosphorylation, and antagonizes full κ-opioid agonist and Dynorphin A (HY-P1333)-induced MAPK phosphorylation. Mianserin hydrochloride modulates social and exploratory behaviour, raises electroconvulsive thresholds. Mianserin hydrochloride can be used for the research of neurological disease, such as depression and epilepsy.
  • HY-12363
    U-69593
    		Agonist 99.73%
    U-69593 is a potent and selective κ1-opioid receptor agonist. U-69593 attenuates addictive agent-induced behavioral sensitization in the rat. U-69593 reduces anxiety and enhances spontaneous alternation memory in mice. U-69593 reduces calcium-dependent dialysate levels of dopamine and glutamate in the ventral striatum.
  • HY-117040
    nor-Binaltorphimine
    		Antagonist 98.70%
    nor-Binaltorphimine (Norbinaltorphimine; NorBNI) is a selective, long-acting competitive antagonist of the κ-opioid receptor. nor-Binaltorphimine blocks κ-opioid receptor-mediated analgesic effects, and inhibits butorphanol-induced changes in κ-opioid receptor binding kinetics, desensitization and down-regulation. nor-Binaltorphimine suppresses specific opioid withdrawal symptoms, precipitates withdrawal behaviors in butorphanol-dependent rats, and serves as a molecular probe for studying κ-opioid receptor-agonist interactions. nor-Binaltorphimine is applicable to research related to neurological disorders such as pain.
  • HY-124754
    Navacaprant
    		Inhibitor 99.88%
    Navacaprant (BTRX-335140) is a selective and orally active κ opioid receptor (KOR) antagonist, has antagonist activity for κOR, μOR and δOR with IC50 values of 0.8 nM, 110 nM, and 6500 nM, respectively. Navacaprant endows with favorable in vitro ADMET and in vivo pharmacokinetic profiles and medication-like duration of action in rats. Navacaprant distributes well into the CNS and can be used for the research of neuropathy.
  • HY-P0088
    Porcine dynorphin A(1-13)
    		Agonist 99.86%
    Porcine dynorphin A (1-13) is a potent, endogenous κ opioid receptor agonist and is antinociceptive at physiological concentrations.
  • HY-P2159
    Dynorphin A (1-8)
    		99.88%
    Dynorphin A (1-8) is a ligand with preference for the κ-opioid receptor, and its IC50 value against human placental κ-opioid receptor is 330 nM. Dynorphin A (1-8) mediates neuroprotective effects by inhibiting oxidative stress, suppressing apoptosis, and competitively displacing the binding of κ partial agonists. Dynorphin A (1-8) is the dominant opioid peptide in human placental villi and tissue extracts; it undergoes rapid hydrolysis and can enter the central nervous system via intranasal administration. Dynorphin A (1-8) can be used in studies related to ischemic stroke.
  • HY-B0188
    Mianserin
    		Activator 99.42%
    Mianserin (Mianserine) is an orally active H1 receptor antagonist. Mianserin can activate κ-opioid receptor and octopamine receptor. Mianserin increases ERK1/2 and CREB phosphorylation, and antagonizes full κ-opioid agonist and Dynorphin A (HY-P1333)-induced MAPK phosphorylation. Mianserin modulates social and exploratory behaviour, raises electroconvulsive thresholds. Mianserin can be used for the research of neurological disease, such as depression and epilepsy.
  • HY-P1594A
    Dynorphin A (1-10) TFA
    		Agonist 98.64%
    Dynorphin A (1-10) (TFA), an endogenous opioid neuropeptide, binds to extracellular loop 2 of the κ-opioid receptor. Dynorphin A (1-10) (TFA) also blocks NMDA-activated current with an IC50 of 42.0 μM.
  • HY-114072
    J-113397
    		Antagonist 99.00%
    J-113397 is the first potent and selective nonpeptidyl ORL1 receptor antagonist (Ki: cloned human ORL1=1.8 nM) without any agonistic effects on other opioid receptors.
  • HY-107384A
    Asimadoline hydrochloride
    		Agonist 99.57%
    Asimadoline (EMD-61753) hydrochloride is an orally active, selective and peripherally active κ-opioid agonist with IC50s of 5.6 nM (guinea pig) and 1.2 nM (human recombinant). Asimadoline hydrochloride has low permeability across the blood brain barrier and has peripheral anti-inflammatory actions. Asimadoline hydrochloride ameliorates allodynia in diabetic rats and has the potential for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).