Biological Activity
L-Stepholidine (Stepholidine), an alkaloid extract of the Chinese herb Stephania intermedia, is the first compound known to exhibit mixed dopamine D1 receptor agonist/D2 antagonist properties. L-Stepholidine (Stepholidine) has neuroprotective effect and inhibits heroin-induced reinstatement. L-Stepholidine (Stepholidine) is a potential medication for the treatment of opiate addiction[1][2][3].
In Vitro
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In Vivo
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Target
Dopamine D1 receptor[1] Dopamine D2 receptor[1]
References & source
[1]. Ma B, et al. L-stepholidine, a natural dopamine receptor D1 agonist and D2 antagonist, inhibits heroin-induced reinstatement. Neurosci Lett. 2014 Jan 24;559:67-71.
[2]. Zhou M, et al. The Neuroprotective Effect of L-Stepholidine on Methamphetamine-Induced Memory Deficits in Mice. Neurotox Res. 2019 Aug;36(2):376-386.
[3]. Wang W, et al. The effect of L-stepholidine, a novel extract of Chinese herb, on the acquisition, expression, maintenance, and re-acquisition of morphine conditioned place preference in rats. Neuropharmacology. 2007 Feb;52(2):355-61. Epub 2006 Oct 5.
Published experimental findings depend on the model and assay conditions. They do not guarantee equivalent performance in every application. For laboratory research use only.