Abstract:
K-Ⅱ is an analogue of U-50488, a selective κ-opioid agonist. Comparison of pharmacological profile of K-Ⅱ and U-50488 was studied using
in vitro and
in vivo methods. The results showed that the IC
50 values of K-Ⅱ and U-50488 on electrically induced contraction of the rabbit
vas deferens were 0.42 nmol/L and 26.5 nmol/L, respectively. ED
50 values of K-Ⅱ and U-50488 in impairing motor function of mouse in the horizontal screen test were 1.7 and 15.3 mg/kg, respectively. The effect of K-Ⅱ in reducing spontaneous activity of mouse was 6 times as potent as U-50488. These results suggest that K-Ⅱ is a more potent
kappaagonist in pharmacological effects than U-50488.