Uses
Hemopressin is a nonapeptide derived from the α1-chain of hemoglobin, is originally isolated from rat brain homogenates. Hemopressin is orally active, selective and inverse agonist of CB1 cannabinoid receptors. Hemopressin exerts antinociceptive action in inflammatory pain models[1][2].
References
[1] Garron T Dodd, et al. The peptide hemopressin acts through CB1 cannabinoid receptors to reduce food intake in rats and mice. J Neurosci. 2010 May 26;30(21):7369-76. DOI:
10.1523/JNEUROSCI.5455-09.2010[2] Elaine F Toniolo, et al. Hemopressin, an inverse agonist of cannabinoid receptors, inhibits neuropathic pain in rats. Peptides. 2014 Jun;56:125-31. DOI:
10.1016/j.peptides.2014.03.016
