Sexual Function & Libido
Dermorphin
[D-Ala2]-dermorphin
Classification: Opioid peptide (research)
Mechanism: Mu-opioid receptor agonist; BBB-penetrant due to D-amino acids
Benefits: Potent μ-opioid analgesia (30-40x morphine)
Evidence tier: Preclinical + Illicit Use · Availability: Experimental (Illicit)
Primary sources
- Schiller PW. Opioid peptide-derived analgesics — discusses dermorphin and DALDA analogues. AAPS J 2005. PMID 16353933
- Note: Dermorphin is banned in horse racing and most professional sports as an opioid agonist; human clinical data are limited.
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