What is the Role of Opioid Receptors in Toxicology?
In toxicology, opioid receptors are critical due to their involvement in opioid toxicity and overdose. The activation of these receptors, particularly the mu receptor, can lead to respiratory depression, sedation, and euphoria. Overactivation from high doses of opioids can result in life-threatening situations often requiring medical intervention with opioid antagonists like naloxone.
