Substance-K receptor is a

protein Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, res ...

that in humans is encoded by the ''TACR2''

gene In biology, the word gene (from , ; "... Wilhelm Johannsen coined the word gene to describe the Mendelian units of heredity..." meaning ''generation'' or ''birth'' or ''gender'') can have several different meanings. The Mendelian gene is a b ...

Function

This gene belongs to a family of genes that function as receptors for tachykinins. Receptor affinities are specified by variations in the 5'-end of the sequence. The receptors belonging to this family are characterized by interactions with G proteins and 7 hydrophobic transmembrane regions. This gene encodes the receptor for the tachykinin neuropeptide substance K, also referred to as neurokinin A.

Selective Ligands

Several selective ligands for NK₂ are now available, and although most of the compounds developed so far are peptides, one small-molecule antagonist Saredutant is currently in clinical trials as an

anxiolytic An anxiolytic (; also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications are used for the treatment of anxiet ...

and antidepressant.

Agonists

* GR-64349 - potent and selective agonist, EC₅₀ 3.7nM, 7-amino acid polypeptide chain. CAS# 137593-52-3

Antagonists

* Ibodutant - failed its Phase 3 trial for IBS treatment in 2015, and abandoned by Menarini * Saredutant - mixed but mostly negative Phase 3 trial results in 2009, and abandoned by Sanofi-Aventis * GR-159897 * MEN-10376 - potent and selective antagonist, 7-amino acid polypeptide chain. CAS# 135306-85-3

References

External links

* {{Neurokinin receptor modulators G protein-coupled receptors