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Mu opioid R expressing cells labeled with Terbium HTRF®

Tag-lite cells transiently expressing the Mu opioid receptor labeled with Terbium for use in receptor binding applications. The cells are provided ready to use.
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Tag-lite cells transiently expressing the Mu opioid receptor labeled with Terbium for use in receptor binding applications. The cells are provided ready to use.
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Overview

One of the  major subtypes of opioid receptors, Mu Opioid (or MOP) is  predominantly expressed in the brain. The Mu opioid receptor is highly involved in the nociception and stress systems. MOP ligands are most commonly used to treat acute and chronic pain, cough,  digestive disorders, and psychiatric disorders characterized by reward dysfunction.

Cells expressing the MOP receptor are provided pre-labeled with Terbium, and can be used to conduct receptor binding studies on the aforementioned receptor.

Benefits

  • PRE-LABELED WITH TERBIUM
  • FROZEN CELLS, READY TO BE USED
  • CELLS/LIGAND VALIDATED FOR BINDING

Assay principle

Running your Mu opioid receptor binding assay using Tag-lite is as easy as it can get. Simply dispense 10 µL of labeled cells into each well, followed by 5 µL of labeled ligand (L0005RED) and 5 µL of the compound you wish to test. Like all HTRF assays, Tag-lite assays do not require any washing steps. A diagram of the procedure to be followed is given on the right.

Diagram of MOP receptor binding assay using the Tag-lite protocol

Saturation binding (KD)

A saturation binding assay measures total and non-specific binding for increasing concentrations of ligand under equilibrium conditions. To perform the assay, the fluorescent ligand is titrated into a solution containing a fixed amount of labeled cells, and then incubated to equilibrium. The HTRF ratio obtained from this titration is the total binding.

Diagram of a saturation binding assay using Tag-lite
Representative data obtained when running a saturation binding assay

Watch this video explaining how to run a saturation binding assay using Tag-lite.

Competitive binding (KI)

A competitive binding assay is performed to measure the dissociation constant, Ki. To perform the assay, the compound is titrated into a solution containing a fixed concentration of fluorescent ligand and a fixed amount of cells.
Diagram of a competitive binding assay using Tag-lite
Representative data obtained when running a competitive binding assay

Watch this video explaining how to run a competitive binding assay using Tag-lite.

Kd and Ki validation

Examples of data obtained using Mu opioid labeled cells and their matching fluorescent ligand (L0005RED). Naltrindole was used as reference ligand. Results may vary from one HTRF® compatible reader to another.

Tag-lite mu opioid labeled cells: Kd validation
Tag-lite mu opioid labeled cells: KI validation

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