| Literature DB >> 6286325 |
S J Ward, P S Portoghese, A E Takemori.
Abstract
The profiles of action of beta-funaltrexamine (beta-FNA) and beta-chlornaltrexamine (beta-CNA) have been assessed in the mouse vas deferens preparation. beta-FNA, but not beta-CNA, demonstrated a reversible agonist action that appeared to be mediated via kappa-receptor interaction. beta-CNA produced an irreversible antagonism of mu-, kappa- and delta-mediated agonist actions, whereas beta-FNA irreversibly antagonized mu-mediated agonist effects only. This selective action of beta-FNA could also be seen following administration in vivo. beta-CNA and particularly beta-FNA should prove valuable in the elucidation of multiple opioid receptors.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 6286325 DOI: 10.1016/0014-2999(82)90083-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pharmacol ISSN: 0014-2999 Impact factor: 4.432