Description: Hemopressin (rat) acetate 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 CB2 cannabinoid receptors. Hemopressin exerts antinociceptive action in inflammatory pain models.
Formula: C5H81N13O14
Molecular Weight: 1148,31
References: Heimann et al (2007) Hemopressin is an inverse agonist of CB1 cannabinoid receptors. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.U.S.A. 104 20588 PMID: