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Opioid receptors: single molecule studies shed light on mechanisms of efficacy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In a study recently published in Nature , Zhao et al. 1 investigate the conformational dynamics of the µ-opioid receptor (µOR). They found evidence for previously unknown conformations of this receptor which could eventually improve the therapy of severe pain.

Source: Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01920-2

Authors: Cornelius Krasel, Moritz Bünemann

Institution: Philipps University of Marburg

Language: English

Topic: Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,490