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Opioids stimulate sarcolemmal NAD(P)H-vanadate dehydrogenase activity

C Ventura1, C Guarnieri, L Bastagli

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, University of Bologna, Italy.

Summary

Bovine cardiac sarcolemma exhibits NAD(P)H dehydrogenase activity, influenced by opioid receptor agonists like methionine-enkephalin and dynorphin A. This activity is modulated by specific inhibitors and receptor antagonists, revealing novel biochemical pathways.

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