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Title: Multipurpose ligand, DAKLI (Dynorphin A-analogue Kappa LIgand), with high affinity and selectivity for dynorphin (. kappa. opioid) binding sites

Journal Article · · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America; (USA)

The authors describe a synthetic ligand, DALKI (Dynorphin A-analogue Kappa LIgand), related to the opioid peptide dynorphin A. A single reactive amino group at the extended carboxyl terminus permits various reporter groups to be attached, such as {sup 125}I-labeled Bolton-Hunter reagent, fluorescein isothiocyanate, or biotin. These derivatives have high affinity and selectivity for the dynorphin ({kappa} opioid) receptor. An incidental finding is that untreated guinea pig brain membranes have saturable avidin binding sites.

OSTI ID:
5478270
Journal Information:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America; (USA), Vol. 85:19; ISSN 0027-8424
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English