Potency, affinity and efficacy of currently available delta opioid agonists

T. H. Kramer, K. D. Wild, G. Toth, P. Davis, V. J. Hruby, T. F. Burks, F. Porreca

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Abstract

We compared several peptides currently used as selective ligands for δ-opioid receptors with respect to their potency, receptor affinity and transduction efficacy. The compounds differed markedly in terms of receptor affinity, whereas variation in efficacy was minimal.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNew leads in opioid research
Subtitle of host publicationproceedings of the International Narcotics Research Conference. ICS914
EditorsJ.M. Van Ree, A.H. Mulder, V.M. Wiegant, T.B. Van Wimersma Greidanus, J.M. Van Ree, A.H. Mulder, V.M. Wiegant, T.B. Van Wimersma Greidanus
PublisherElsevier Science Publishers B.V.
Pages222
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)044481213X
StatePublished - 1990
EventThe International Narcotics Research Conference -
Duration: Jul 8 1989Jul 13 1989

Publication series

NameNew leads in opioid research: proceedings of the International Narcotics Research Conference. ICS914

Other

OtherThe International Narcotics Research Conference
Period7/8/897/13/89

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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