Progress in Opioid Research

Résumé du livre

Hardbound. This volume provides the reader with an overview of the recent trends and advances in opioid research. The contents have been selected to cover a broad range of topics in the field, from the basic molecular level to more complex highly integrated responses. Specific areas addressed include the molecular basis of transmembrane signalling by opioids, especially the coupling of opioid receptors and G proteins, and the mechanisms whereby opioid tolerance and dependence develop. The role of endorphins in pain control, and the pharmacological properties of new opioid-related drugs are also discussed. The material presented is fully referenced, and illustrated with photographs, diagrams and tables.