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Biological Activity:
Potent and selective antagonist for metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); Systemically active in vivo.
References: online 1, 2
P. Bäckström et al. mGluR5 Antagonist MPEP Reduces Ethanol-Seeking and Relapse Behavior. Neuropsychopharmacology 2004, 29, 921–928.
PM Lea et al. Neuroprotective activity of the mGluR5 antagonists MPEP and MTEP against acute e. Br. J. Pharmacol. 2005, 145, 527-534.
Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-6-phenylethynyl-pyridine hydrochloride
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