SKF-97541
Encyclopedia
SKF-97,541 is a compound used in scientific research which acts primarily as a selective GABAB
receptor
agonist
. It has sedative
effects in animal studies and is widely used in research into potential treatment of various types of drug addiction.
GABA B receptor
GABAB receptors are metabotropic transmembrane receptors for gamma-aminobutyric acid that are linked via G-proteins to potassium channels...
receptor
Receptor (biochemistry)
In biochemistry, a receptor is a molecule found on the surface of a cell, which receives specific chemical signals from neighbouring cells or the wider environment within an organism...
agonist
Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell. Agonists often mimic the action of a naturally occurring substance...
. It has sedative
Sedative
A sedative or tranquilizer is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement....
effects in animal studies and is widely used in research into potential treatment of various types of drug addiction.