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Opioid · Opioid-receptor research peptide · OARP-001

Ophthalmic Acid

Research use · ships internationally
$85.00 / 1mg vial
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Ophthalmic Acid reference vial
Drug class
Opioid-receptor research peptide
Status
Research use only
Catalog code
OARP-001
Also known as
OARP-001
Reviewed
2026-06-01 · Kindr Health Clinical Team

What Ophthalmic Acid is studied for

  • Opioid-receptor binding and selectivity profiling
  • β-arrestin recruitment and biased-agonism studies
  • Analgesic mechanism research
  • Tolerance and dependence models

Mechanism of action

Ophthalmic Acid sits within the Opioid research class (CPC reference OARP-001). Opioid peptides bind μ, δ, and κ receptors — Gi/o-coupled GPCRs that inhibit adenylate cyclase, activate GIRK channels, and modulate calcium currents to produce analgesia, tolerance, and reward-circuit effects. Investigators typically incorporate Ophthalmic Acid as a reference standard, tool ligand, or substrate in the assay contexts listed above. GTPγS binding, cAMP HTRF, and β-arrestin PathHunter assays.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ophthalmic Acid?

Ophthalmic Acid (CPC catalog code OARP-001) is a synthetic opioid-receptor research peptide in the opioid category. It is provided as a lyophilized ~1 mg vial for in-vitro research use only.

What is Ophthalmic Acid studied for?

Published and internal research programs use Ophthalmic Acid as a reference standard in opioid workflows — for example, opioid-receptor binding and selectivity profiling and β-arrestin recruitment and biased-agonism studies. Human clinical evidence is not established.

Is Ophthalmic Acid FDA-approved for human use?

No. Ophthalmic Acid is a research-grade reference peptide and is not approved by the FDA or any national regulator for human or veterinary therapeutic use. It is offered exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research and does not ship to the United States for consumer use.

How is Ophthalmic Acid typically used in the lab?

In a opioid workflow, Ophthalmic Acid is reconstituted in sterile buffer or DMSO (solubility-dependent) and applied in the researcher's chosen assay format. GTPγS binding, cAMP HTRF, and β-arrestin PathHunter assays.

How should Ophthalmic Acid be stored?

Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Handle as Schedule research reagents where applicable. Follow your institution's standard operating procedures for handling synthetic peptides.

Where does the Ophthalmic Acid product page point to?

This kindr reference page mirrors CPC Scientific's catalog metadata for OARP-001. The upstream reference sheet — including sequence, purity, MW, and application notes where published — is linked from the buy panel. All orders placed on kindr Peptides ship internationally under research-use terms only.

What quality specifications apply to Ophthalmic Acid?

Research-grade peptides in the CPC catalog are synthesized by solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), purified by preparative RP-HPLC, and characterized by analytical HPLC and mass spectrometry. Typical purity is ≥95%; certificate of analysis is available on request.

Internal reference sheetOpen the Ophthalmic Acid physicochemical & handling reference →Upstream reference sheetView CPC Scientific catalog page for OARP-001 →Add to cart · International research catalogBuy Ophthalmic Acid in the kindr Peptides Shop →

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