Competitive opioid receptor antagonist with high affinity at µ-opioid receptors. Blocks effects of opiods. Induces acute withdrawal state in opiate-dependent models.
Active in vivo.
Solubility & Handling
Solubility overview
Soluble in water (100 mM)
Storage instructions
Room temperature
Storage of solutions
Prepare and use solutions on the same day if possible. Store solutions at -20°C for up to one month if storage is required. Equilibrate to RT and ensure the solution is precipitate free before use.
Shipping Conditions
Stable for ambient temperature shipping. Follow storage instructions on receipt.
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
Quantitative evaluation of opioid withdrawal signs in rats repeatedly treated with morphine and injected with naloxone, in the absence or presence of the antiabstinence agent clonidine.
Pinelli et al (1997) J Pharmacol Toxicol Methods 38(3) : 117-31