Potent endogenous neuropeptide S receptor (NSPR) agonist (EC50 = 3.2 nM). Increases locomotor activity and wakefulness in mice. Also reduces anxiety-like behavior in mice.

Neuropeptide Y (22-36), a 15 amino acid peptide, is a fragment of Neuropeptide Y.Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a 36 amino-acid neuropeptide that is involved in various physiological and homeostatic processes in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. NPY has been identified as the most abundant peptide present in the mammalian central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is secreted alongside other neurotransmitters such as GABA and glutamate.

High affinity neuropeptide Y Y1 receptor agonist (Ki = 0.39 nM). Also shows affinity for Y4 and Y5 receptors.