Functional selectivity of EM-2 analogs at the mu-opioid receptor

The mu opioid receptor agonists are the most efficacious pain controlling agents but their use is accompanied by severe side effects. More recent developments indicate that some ligands can differentially activate receptor downstream pathways, possibly allowing for dissociation of analgesia mediated...

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Main Authors: Justyna Piekielna-Ciesielska, Davide Malfacini, Francine Medjiofack Djeujo, Chantal Marconato, Karol Wtorek, Girolamo Calo’, Anna Janecka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1133961/full