Cannabinoid agonists are typically highly lipophilic compounds that require solubilization with either a surfactant agent or adherence to a water miscible substance such as albumin, Tween 80, or Emulphor. O-
2545 is a potent water-
soluble agonist of central cannabinoid (CB
1) and peripheral cannabinoid (CB
2) receptors with K
i values of 1.5 and 0.32 nM, respectively.
1 When dissolved in saline, O-
2545 was highly efficacious in mouse behavioral models when administered either intravenously or intracerebroventricularly.
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