(R)-(-)-Apomorphine hydrochloride

(R)-(-)-Apomorphine hydrochloride is a non-selective dopamine receptor agonist that exhibits pKi values of 6.43, 7.08, 7.59, 8.36, and 7.83 for human recombinant D1, D2L, D3, D4, and D5 receptors, respectively[1,2].

It produces biphasic effects on locomotor activity and displays anti-parkinsonian and neuroprotective actions[1,3,4].

References:

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[4]. Schechter M.D, Rosecrans J.A, and Glennon R.A. Comparison of behavioral effects of cathinone, amphetamine and apomorphine. Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior, 1984,20(2): 181-184 .