α1b-adrenoceptor [1] (in receptor binding affinity to human experiment)
α1b-adrenoceptor [1] (in receptor binding affinity to rat experiment)
1.9 nM
2 μM(Ki)
5.4 μM(Ki)
In vitro
L-765,314 is a potent and selective α1b adrenergic receptor antagonist, which also reduces melanin production by targeting the protein kinase C (PKC)-dependent regulation of tyrosinase activity and raises the intracellular level of melanin precursors.