Biochemical studies of opiate action
The opium poppy has for centuries been associated with the deadening of pain and production of euphoria. The pharmacologically active agent was identified as morphine, the major alkaloid component of opium. Single doses of morphine relieve all but the most severe pain. Unfortunately, morphine does c...
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Loughborough University
1982
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