Receptors, Opioid, mu

MeSH code information

• Name
  Receptors, Opioid, mu
• Concept
  Scope note: A class of opioid receptors recognized by its pharmacological profile. Mu opioid receptors bind, in decreasing order of affinity, endorphins, dynorphins, met-enkephalin, and leu-enkephalin. They have also been shown to be molecular receptors for morphine.
• Tree numbers
  • D12.776.543.750.695.620.550
  • D12.776.543.750.720.600.610.550
  • D12.776.543.750.750.555.610.550
• Qualifiers
  isolation & purification, immunology, biosynthesis, physiology, therapeutic use, agonists, blood, deficiency, chemistry, drug effects, radiation effects, history, analysis, classification, genetics, administration & dosage, antagonists & inhibitors, ultrastructure, metabolism