We have identified a mu-selective opioid receptor agonist without a cationic amino group in the molecule from libraries of bicyclic beta-turn peptidomimetics. The biologically active conformation of the lead is proposed to mimic an endomorphin type III 4 --> 1 beta-turn conformation.
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