1973; Terenius 1973). Subsequent pharmacological studies using different ligands uncovered three opioid receptor types, kappa, delta and mu (Chang and Cuatrecasas 1979; Lord et al. 1977 ...

The delta opioid receptor (DOP) plays a key role in mood regulation, making it a promising target for therapeutic intervention. Studies have shown that selective DOP agonists (compounds that ...

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science uncover cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the antidepressant-like effects of the delta opioid receptor agonists, paving the way for its ...

New research suggests that δ-receptor agonists regulate intestinal motility and relieve abdominal pain in a mouse model of irritable bowel syndrome, potentially offering a novel CNS-targeted ...

Oxycodone binds to specific opioid receptors, such as mu, kappa, and delta receptors, to help reduce pain levels. Acetaminophen helps with minor aches and pains while boosting the effects of ...