BD-1047
BD-1047
BD-1047 (pronunciation: B-D-One-Zero-Four-Seven) is a sigma receptor antagonist, primarily of the Sigma-1 subtype. It has been used in scientific research to explore the role of sigma receptors in the action of certain psychotropic drugs.
Etymology
The term "BD-1047" is a systematic name derived from the initials of the researchers who first synthesized the compound, followed by a unique identifying number. The exact etymology is not publicly known.
Pharmacology
BD-1047 has been shown to block the effects of cocaine and methamphetamine, suggesting a role for sigma receptors in the action of these drugs. It has also been used to investigate the role of sigma receptors in schizophrenia and depression.
Related Terms
- Sigma Receptor: A class of receptors that are thought to be involved in various neurological and psychiatric conditions.
- Sigma-1: A subtype of sigma receptors, which BD-1047 primarily antagonizes.
- Antagonist: A type of drug that blocks the action of certain other drugs or substances in the body.
- Cocaine: A powerful stimulant drug, the effects of which BD-1047 has been shown to block.
- Methamphetamine: A powerful stimulant drug, the effects of which BD-1047 has been shown to block.
- Schizophrenia: A psychiatric disorder that BD-1047 has been used to investigate.
- Depression: A psychiatric disorder that BD-1047 has been used to investigate.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on BD-1047
- Wikipedia's article - BD-1047
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