Abstract
Background: The μ-opioid receptor gene undergoes extensive alternative splicing. Results: The single transmembrane (TM) splice variants function as a chaperone to stabilize 7-TM MOR-1, enhancing morphine analgesia. Conclusion: Single TM variants play an important role in expression and function of 7-TM MOR-1. Significance: The function of truncated variants is significant for understanding the regulation ofμ-opioid receptors or other GPCR families.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21211-21227 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 29 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 19 Jul 2013 |