Fentanyl binds to the mu-opioid receptor via the lipid membrane and transmembrane helices
K. J. Sutcliffe, R. A. Corey, S. J. Charlton, R. B. Sessions, G. Henderson, E. Kelly
This study identifies a novel binding mechanism of fentanyl to the mu-opioid receptor involving membrane partitioning and transmembrane helix diffusion, explaining its high potency and resistance to naloxone.
bioRxiv · Feb 4, 2021 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology