Astressin 2B TFA is a potent and selective corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 2 (CRF2) antagonist, with the IC50 values of 1.3 nM and > 500 nM for CRF2 and CRF1, respectively. Astressin 2B TFA antagonizes CRF2-mediated inhibition of gastric emptying.
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