Abstract
Depolarization-evoked 3H-norepinephrine release from SK-N-SH cells was found to be regulated by opioid ligands. Opioids excerted either inhibition or augmentation of 3H-norepinephrine release. Both effects were mediated by opioid receptors. In addition, a nonopioid inhibitory effect of opiates on release was observed. The SK-N-SH cell-line provides a suitable model for studying the various mechanisms underlying the opioid regulatory pathways within single cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 319-323 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Brain Research |
Volume | 646 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 23 May 1994 |
Keywords
- Catecholamine
- Neurotransmitter release
- Norepinephrine
- Opioid receptor
- SK-N-SH cell