CGP71683 hydrochloride is a competitive neuropeptide Y5 receptor antagonist with a Ki of 1.3 nM, and shows no obvious activity at Y1 receptor (Ki, >4000 nM) and Y2 receptor (Ki, 200 nM) in cell membranes.
[D-Trp34]-Neuropeptide Y is a potent and selective neuropeptide Y (NPY) Y5 receptor agonist. [D-Trp34]-Neuropeptide Y is a significantly less potent agonist at the NPY Y1, Y2, Y4, and y6 receptors. [D-Trp34]-Neuropeptide Y markedly increases food intake in rats.