Most current pain medications target the mu receptor, but UF researchers are pioneering a new strategy focused on the delta opioid receptor, which could offer pain relief with fewer side effects.

Codeine sulfate is an opioid agonist relatively selective for the mu-opioid receptor, but with a much ... although the exact mechanism of analgesic action remains unknown. Serious and life ...

The molecular mechanisms in the brain that drive PTSD are not well ... They found that a gene called Oprl1 (opioid receptor-like 1), which encodes the receptor for an opioid called nociceptin, is more ...

Hydrocodone bitartrate 5mg, homatropine methylbromide 1.5mg; tabs. Hydrocodone is an opioid agonist with relative selectivity for the mu-opioid receptor, although it can interact with other opioid ...

"Whilst the OUD pipeline agents will bring new mechanisms to market ... "The need for effective non-opioid treatments that do not target the mu receptor, which could potentially replace opioids ...