Abstract
The regional distribution of N1′-(11C]methyl)naltrindole ([11C]MeNTI) in vivo in mouse brain correlates with established δ opioid receptor densities in vitro. [11C]MeNTI binding is blocked by naltrindole, a δ antagonist, but not by cyprodime, a μ antagonist, of by (±)-U50,488, a κ agonist. Thus, [11C]MeNTI selectively labels central δ opioid receptors in vivo in mouse, and shows promise for positron emission tomography studies of δ sites in human brain.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 459-460 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | European Journal of Pharmacology |
Volume | 216 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 17 1992 |
Keywords
- Naltrindole
- Opioid receptors
- PET (positron emmission tomography)
- δ
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology