Abstract: |
TIPP[ψ] is a new δ-selective opioid peptide antagonist. In the current study, we have explored its selectivity against the μ and κ receptor subtypes. Against [3H]DPDPE binding, TIPP[ψ] is quite potent, with a Ki value of < 1 nM, confirming its potent activity at δ receptors. In contrast, its Ki values against μ1, μ2, κ1, κ2 and κ3 binding sites are all >5 μM. DPDPE also is δ-selective. It labels δ sites >25-fold more potently than μ1 receptors and is even more selective against the other subtypes. However, this selectivity does not compare to the δ μ1 selectivity of TIPP[ψ] which exceeds 15,000. This far higher selectivity, coupled with its antagonist properties, gives TIPP[ψ] a number of advantages over previously reported δ-selective compounds. We have utilized these advantages to develop an improved μ1 binding assay using TIPP[ψ]. © 1994. |
Keywords: |
controlled study; unclassified drug; nonhuman; comparative study; animal; animal tissue; drug selectivity; newborn; ligands; cattle; morphine; oligopeptides; ligand binding; mu opiate receptor; receptors, opioid, mu; naloxone; corpus striatum; enkephalin[2,5 dextro penicillamine]; delta opiate receptor; receptor subtype; binding, competitive; opiate antagonist; receptors, opioid, delta; 3,4 dichloro n methyl n [2 (1 pyrrolidinyl)cyclohexyl]benzeneacetamide methanesulfonate; thalamus; kappa opiate receptor; enkephalin[2 dextro alanine 4 methylphenylalanine 5 glycine]; narcotic antagonists; opiate agonist; guinea pigs; brain homogenate; priority journal; article; diprenorphine; receptors, opioid, kappa; beta endorphin; support, u.s. gov't, p.h.s.; enkephalins; enkephalin[2 dextro alanine 5 dextro leucine]; enkephalin, d-penicillamine (2,5)-; deltorphin[2 dextro alanine 4 glutamic acid]; opaite receptor; δ antagonist; μ1 receptor; leucine enkephalin[2 dextro serine 6 threonine]; tipp
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