Heroin & Morphine | Metabolism & Mechanism of Action

The video discusses the opioid crisis, focusing on the chemical and metabolic properties of morphine and heroin. It explains the structural similarities between the two, their metabolism, and how morphine acts on the MU opioid receptor to reduce pain. The process of glucuronidation and its role in drug metabolism is also covered, along with the bio-signaling pathways involved in morphine's analgesic effects.

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