Tutorial:The opioid receptor, a molecular switch: Difference between revisions
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Once this has transpired, a new molecule gets released into the cell. This compound, known as [[Arrestin]], creates more changes in the cell's internal environment. These changes first result in the opioid receptor being encapsulated in a membrane and dragged into the cell, which, due to increased acidity, ejects the bound opioid. Then, one of 2 events may occur with the opioid receptor itself. The first results in the receptor being returned to the cell's membrane for further use, and the second results in the receptor being broken down inside the cell to be later recycled entirely. | Once this has transpired, a new molecule gets released into the cell. This compound, known as [[Arrestin]], creates more changes in the cell's internal environment. These changes first result in the opioid receptor being encapsulated in a membrane and dragged into the cell, which, due to increased acidity, ejects the bound opioid. Then, one of 2 events may occur with the opioid receptor itself. The first results in the receptor being returned to the cell's membrane for further use, and the second results in the receptor being broken down inside the cell to be later recycled entirely. | ||
For further information, | For further information, referenced is a 4:35 video providing visuals and a general overview of the above information. | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcINeVoOWQ] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcINeVoOWQ] | ||
