Structure of 'Salvia' Receptor Solved

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 13:30 in Biology & Nature

A research team has determined the structure of the kappa-opioid receptor--site of action of the widely abused hallucinogen Salvia divinorum - solving longstanding scientific mysteries and offering new insights for treating drug addiction, chronic pain and depression.

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