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GtoPdb Ligand ID: 11419

Comment: This is a synthetic, modified analogue of the endogenous galanin receptor 2/3 peptide ligand spexin-1[1-2]. It selectively activates signalling via GAL2 and is inactive at the GAL3 receptor [2].
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References
1. Lee YN, Reyes-Alcaraz A, Yun S, Lee CS, Hwang JI, Seong JY. (2020)
Exploring the molecular structures that confer ligand selectivity for galanin type II and III receptors.
PLoS One, 15 (3): e0230872. [PMID:32231393]
2. Reyes-Alcaraz A, Lee YN, Son GH, Kim NH, Kim DK, Yun S, Kim DH, Hwang JI, Seong JY. (2016)
Development of Spexin-based Human Galanin Receptor Type II-Specific Agonists with Increased Stability in Serum and Anxiolytic Effect in Mice.
Sci Rep, 6: 21453. [PMID:26907960]