Involvement of Mu opioid receptor signaling in the protective effect of opioid against 6-hydroxydopamine-induced SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells apoptosis

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The neuroprotective role of opioid morphine against 6-hydroxydopamine-induced cell death has been demonstrated. However, the exact mechanism[s] underlying such neuroprotection, especially the role of subtype receptors, has not yet been fully clarified