Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 7R01DA031927-12
Novel Probes of the Kappa Opioid Receptor: Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Biology
Recipient
University of South Florida
Award Amount
$723,119.00
Ceiling
$723,119.00
Awarded
March 19, 2026
Identifier
7R01DA031927-12
Award for research on novel chemical probes targeting the kappa opioid receptor to study biased agonism and reduce side effects, including pharmacological and behavioral studies.
Description
The project focuses on developing new chemical probes targeting the kappa opioid receptor (KOR) to understand biased agonism and reduce side effects. The project involves pharmacological, chemical, and behavioral studies, including in vivo validation in mouse models.