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Production of antibodies which recognize opiate receptors on murine leukocytes

Journal Article · · Life Sci.; (United States)

An antibody has been developed which recognizes opiate receptors on cells of the immune system. This antibody blocks specific binding of the radiolabeled opiate receptor ligand, /sup 3/H-dihydromorphine, to receptors on murine splenocytes. Additionally, the anti-receptor antibody competes with ..beta..-endorphin, meta-enkephalin, and naloxone for the same binding site on the leukocytes. Moreover, the anti-receptor antibody possesses agonist activity similar to ..beta..-endorphin in suppressing cAMP production by lymphocytes. These results suggest the development of an antibody which recognizes classical opiate receptors on cells of the immune system.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham (USA)
OSTI ID:
7253542
Journal Information:
Life Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Life Sci.; (United States) Vol. 42:25; ISSN LIFSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English