Structural and dynamic studies uncover a distinct allosteric modulatory site at the mu-opioid receptor
Haonan Zhang, Kirill A. Konovalov, Alexandra Kalia Parpounas, Davide Provasi, Shifan Yang, Alejandro Abraham, Aileen M. Vela, Audrey L. Warren, Gregory Zilberg, S. Wang, Marta Filizola, Daniel Wacker
This study identifies a novel allosteric site on the mu-opioid receptor using cryo-EM and MD simulations, revealing a lipid-sensitive mechanism for positive allosteric modulation.
Nature Communications · May 4, 2026Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology