Uses
Dexloxiglumide is a selective cholecystokinin type A (CCKA) receptor antagonist[1]. Dexloxiglumide, the active enantiomer of Loxiglumide, inhibits smooth muscle cell contractions induced by cholecystokinin-octapeptide (CCK-8)[2].
References
[1] Scarpignato C, et al. Effect of dexloxiglumide and spiroglumide, two new CCK-receptor antagonists, on gastric emptying and secretion in the rat: evaluation of their receptor selectivity in vivo. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1996 Jun;10(3):411-9. DOI:
10.1111/j.0953-0673.1996.00411.x[2] Maselli MA, et al. CCK1 receptor antagonist, dexloxiglumide: effects on human isolated gallbladder. Potential clinical applications. Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. 2003 Sep;49(3):211-6. PMID:16484960
