Pak M. A. Far Eastern Federal University, School of Natural Sciences, Oriental Institute School of Regional and International Studies Vladivostok, Russia.
Supervisors: Zhidkov M. E., Kolycheva V.B.
Fascaplysin is a sponge-derived red pigment that exhibits a wide range of biological activity among which are antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anticancer properties. Recently it was reported that fascaplysin serves as selective μ–opioid receptor (MOR) agonist with a signaling profile that resembles endorphins. It makes fascaplysin a perspective compound for development of novel analgesics with reduced side effects.
