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The human delta-opioid receptor: genomic organization, cDNA cloning, functional expression, and distribution in human brain. 1994

F Simonin, and K Befort, and C Gavériaux-Ruff, and H Matthes, and V Nappey, and B Lannes, and G Micheletti, and B Kieffer
Ecole Supérieure de Biotechnologie, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France.

We have used the mouse delta-opioid receptor (mDOR) cDNA to isolate the mDOR gene and its human homologue. In both species the coding region is interrupted by two introns with conserved exon-intron boundaries located after transmembrane domains 1 and 4. Using the polymerase chain reaction and primers based on the sequence of the cloned human delta-opioid receptor (hDOR) gene, we have obtained a full length cDNA encoding the hDOR from SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. The cDNA sequence is 100% identical to the cloned human genomic sequence and 94% identical to the mouse sequence at the protein level. When expressed in COS cells, hDOR displays nanomolar affinities for delta-selective ligands, whereas the affinities for mu- and kappa-selective ligands are in the micromolar range. The delta agonists [D-Ala2, D-Leu5]enkephalin, cyclic [D-penicillamine2,D-penicillamine5]enkephalin, and BW373U86 efficiently decrease forskolin-induced cAMP levels in hDOR-expressing COS cells, indicating functional coupling of the receptor. The distribution of hDOR mRNA in human brain was investigated using delta-selective reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction amplification, followed by Southern hybridization with a delta-specific probe. The transcript is found in cortical areas, including olfactory bulb, hippocampus, and amygdala, as well as in basal ganglia and hypothalamus. No expression is detected in internal globus pallidus, thalamus, any investigated brainstem structure, or pituitary gland. Taken together, our results indicate similar structural, pharmacological, functional, and anatomical properties for the hDOR and the mDOR and therefore support the use of rodent models for the study of these receptors in opioid function.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D008969 Molecular Sequence Data Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories. Sequence Data, Molecular,Molecular Sequencing Data,Data, Molecular Sequence,Data, Molecular Sequencing,Sequencing Data, Molecular
D011485 Protein Binding The process in which substances, either endogenous or exogenous, bind to proteins, peptides, enzymes, protein precursors, or allied compounds. Specific protein-binding measures are often used as assays in diagnostic assessments. Plasma Protein Binding Capacity,Binding, Protein
D001921 Brain The part of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that is contained within the skull (CRANIUM). Arising from the NEURAL TUBE, the embryonic brain is comprised of three major parts including PROSENCEPHALON (the forebrain); MESENCEPHALON (the midbrain); and RHOMBENCEPHALON (the hindbrain). The developed brain consists of CEREBRUM; CEREBELLUM; and other structures in the BRAIN STEM. Encephalon
D003001 Cloning, Molecular The insertion of recombinant DNA molecules from prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic sources into a replicating vehicle, such as a plasmid or virus vector, and the introduction of the resultant hybrid molecules into recipient cells without altering the viability of those cells. Molecular Cloning
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000595 Amino Acid Sequence The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION. Protein Structure, Primary,Amino Acid Sequences,Sequence, Amino Acid,Sequences, Amino Acid,Primary Protein Structure,Primary Protein Structures,Protein Structures, Primary,Structure, Primary Protein,Structures, Primary Protein
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001483 Base Sequence The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence. DNA Sequence,Nucleotide Sequence,RNA Sequence,DNA Sequences,Base Sequences,Nucleotide Sequences,RNA Sequences,Sequence, Base,Sequence, DNA,Sequence, Nucleotide,Sequence, RNA,Sequences, Base,Sequences, DNA,Sequences, Nucleotide,Sequences, RNA

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