BD-1008
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BD-1008 is a sigma receptor
antagonist, which blocks the effects of cocaine
in animal studies, and may be potentially useful in the development of antidotes for the treatment of cocaine overdose.
Sigma receptor
The sigma receptors σ1 and σ2 bind to ligands such as 4-PPBP, SA 4503, ditolylguanidine, dimethyltryptamine and siramesine.- Classification :...
antagonist, which blocks the effects of cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
in animal studies, and may be potentially useful in the development of antidotes for the treatment of cocaine overdose.