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HS665

HS665 is a drug which acts as a potent and selective κ-opioid receptor agonist, and has analgesic effects in animal studies. HS665 is not an agonist for the μ-opioid receptor, leading to less potential for misuse. The structure of HS665 is a close analog of an existing compound called RU-24213. RU-24213 has D2-agonist and KOR antagonist pharmacology.

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HS665 is a drug which acts as a potent and selective κ-opioid receptor agonist, and has analgesic effects in animal studies. HS665 is not an agonist for the μ-opioid receptor, leading to less potential for misuse. The structure of HS665 is a close analog of an existing compound called RU-24213. RU-24213 has D2-agonist and KOR antagonist pharmacology.

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