Table 2

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

TreatmentMidbrain O.D.Spinal Cord O.D.
VehicleDrugVehicleDrug
Δ9-THC0.27  ± 0.050.34  ± 0.050.30  ± 0.030.32  ± 0.02
Morphine0.47  ± 0.040.13  ± 0.032-150 0.41  ± 0.050.45  ± 0.05
Δ9-THC +morphine0.42  ± 0.070.46  ± 0.060.22  ± 0.040.55  ± 0.082-150

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

  • 2-150  Significantly different from vehicle-treated, nontolerant control. p < 0.05, by Student's t test.