It is possible that peripheral analgesic targets may enhance central a
nalgesia. We present our preliminary results of selected opioid peptid
es on morphine (MOR) analgesia. Coinjection of dermorphin with MOR res
ulted in antinociceptive synergy, whereas morphiceptin coinjected with
MOR yielded antinociceptive activity lower than MOR alone. At lower d
oses of MOR, DADLE strongly potentiates analgesia, but at higher doses
of MOR, DADLE inhibits the antinociceptive effect of MOR.