L-687,384 is a
sigma receptor agonist
An agonist is a chemical that activates a receptor to produce a biological response. Receptors are cellular proteins whose activation causes the cell to modify what it is currently doing. In contrast, an antagonist blocks the action of the ago ...
, selective for the
σ1 subtype,
as well as an
NMDA antagonist.
References
Sigma agonists
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