Abstract
To characterize δ- and κ-opioid receptor phenotypes, bivalent ligands (KDAN series) containing δ-antagonist (naltrindole) and κ1-agonist (ICI-199,441) pharmacophores were synthesized and evaluated by the intrathecal route using the mouse tail-flick assay and binding studies. The data have suggested that KDAN-18 (2) bridges phenotypic δ2- and K1-receptors. A conceptual model is presented to explain the organizational differences between the opioid receptors that give rise to the phenotypes (δ1, δ2, κ1, κ2).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1713-1716 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of medicinal chemistry |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 24 2005 |