Figure 3.
Incubation of K562 cells with opioids. The percent of K562 cells undergoing apoptosis after a 2-hour incubation with an opioid was determined. Untreated K562 cells were tested as a negative control. Staurosporine (STS; 100 nM) confirmed apoptosis as a positive control (black bar labeled STS). Each opioid was tested at the highest concentration used in subsequent apoptosis assays. Data are expressed as a percent of the positive control. Each test was repeated in triplicate. Mean and upper 95% CI are reported. ODMT (O-desmethyltramadol).