Table 1

Levels of μ-receptor protein in Δ9-THC-treated, morphine-treated, and combination-treated mice

TreatmentMidbrain O.D.Spinal Cord O.D.
VehicleDrugVehicleDrug
Δ9-THC0.35  ± 0.020.37  ± 0.020.20  ± 0.020.28  ± 0.03
Morphine0.36  ± 0.030.19  ± 0.031-150 0.12  ± 0.010.13  ± 0.04
Δ9-THC +morphine0.56  ± 0.020.54  ± 0.040.14  ± 0.010.23  ± 0.031-150

Western blots were quantified using scanning densitometry, and an average of the four trials was taken.

  • 1-150  Significantly different from vehicle-treated, nontolerant control. p < 0.05, by Student's t test.