Table 5.
Functional Selectivity Demonstrated in βarrestin2-KO Mice
| Proposed Target | Drug/Challenge | Behavior Phenotype | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mu opioid receptor | Morphine Heroin | Enhanced and prolonged antinociception | Bohn et al., 1999; 2000; 2004b |
| Etorphine, Fentanyl, Methadone | No differences in antinociception | Bohn et al., 2004b | |
| Serotonin 2A receptor | 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan | Reduced head twitch response | Schmid et al., 2008 |
| DOI | No difference in head twitch response | Schmid et al., 2008 |
DOI: (±)-2,5-Dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine hydrochloride