Salvinorin A modulates the neurotransmitters release from different mouse brain areas through presynaptic metabotropic receptors activation
Planta Medica July 1, 2008 Mario Marchi, Massimo Grilli, Elisa Neri et al.
Salvinorin-A is a component of Salvia divinorum , displaying psychoactive and hallucinogenic properties in humans. Recent literature suggests that this compound can act as a potent and selective opioid receptor agonist, having high affinity towards the K–opioid receptor subtype. The aim of our study was to investigate whether and to what extent this compound can alter the release of...