REL-1017 (esmethadone; d-methadone) does not cause reinforcing effect, physical dependence and withdrawal signs in Sprague Dawley rats
Abstract REL-1017 (esmethadone, d-methadone) is the opioid-inactive d-isomer of racemic d,l-methadone. REL-1017 may exert antidepressant effects via uncompetitive N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) channel block. As REL-1017 is expected to exert central nervous system activity, full characterizat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-07-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-15055-3 |