Search Results - "Vandeputte, Marthe M."
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In vitro functional assays as a tool to study new synthetic opioids at the μ-opioid receptor: Potential, pitfalls and progress
Published in Pharmacology & therapeutics (Oxford) (01-07-2022)“…New psychoactive substances (NPS), formerly also referred to as “designer drugs”, are often synthetic derivatives of existing psychoactive drugs, their diverse…”
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Detection, chemical analysis, and pharmacological characterization of dipyanone and other new synthetic opioids related to prescription drugs
Published in Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry (01-09-2023)“…The emergence of structurally diverse new synthetic opioids (NSOs) has caused the opioid crisis to spiral to new depths. Little information is available about…”
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Nitazene test strips: a laboratory evaluation
Published in Harm reduction journal (28-08-2024)“…2-Benzylbenzimidazole 'nitazene' opioids pose a growing threat to public health. Nitazene analogues are increasingly found mixed with or (mis)sold as heroin…”
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Systematic evaluation of a panel of 30 synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists structurally related to MMB‐4en‐PICA, MDMB‐4en‐PINACA, ADB‐4en‐PINACA, and MMB‐4CN‐BUTINACA using a combination of binding and different CB1 receptor activation assays. Part III: The G protein pathway and critical comparison of different assays
Published in Drug testing and analysis (01-07-2021)“…The present work is the last of a three‐part study investigating a panel of 30 systematically designed synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs)…”
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In vitro functional characterization of a panel of non-fentanyl opioid new psychoactive substances
Published in Archives of toxicology (01-11-2020)“…The landscape of new psychoactive substances (NPS) is constantly evolving, with new compounds entering the illicit drug market at a continuous pace. Of these,…”
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The Rise and Fall of Isotonitazene and Brorphine: Two Recent Stars in the Synthetic Opioid Firmament
Published in Journal of analytical toxicology (24-02-2022)“…Abstract Synthetic opioids constitute one of the fastest-growing groups of new psychoactive substances (NPS) worldwide. With fentanyl analogues being…”
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First Report on Brorphine: The Next Opioid on the Deadly New Psychoactive Substance Horizon?
Published in Journal of analytical toxicology (21-01-2021)“…Abstract New psychoactive substances continue to appear on the drug market. Until recently, new synthetic opioids, which are among the most dangerous new…”
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In vitro μ‐opioid receptor activation potential of U10 and β‐U10, positional isomers of the synthetic opioid naphthyl U‐47700
Published in Drug testing and analysis (01-03-2024)“…New synthetic opioids (NSOs) with diverse chemical structures continue to appear on recreational drug markets worldwide. U‐type opioids have become one of the…”
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Pharmacological evaluation and forensic case series of N-pyrrolidino etonitazene (etonitazepyne), a newly emerging 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ synthetic opioid
Published in Archives of toxicology (01-06-2022)“…Novel synthetic opioids continue to emerge on recreational drug markets worldwide. In response to legislative bans on fentanyl analogues, non-fentanyl…”
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Synthesis, Chemical Characterization, and μ‑Opioid Receptor Activity Assessment of the Emerging Group of “Nitazene” 2‑Benzylbenzimidazole Synthetic Opioids
Published in ACS chemical neuroscience (07-04-2021)“…Several 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids (also referred to as “nitazenes”) recently emerged on the illicit market. The most frequently encountered member,…”
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Alkoxy chain length governs the potency of 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids associated with human overdose
Published in Psychopharmacology (01-12-2023)“…Rationale Novel synthetic opioids (NSOs) are emerging in recreational drug markets worldwide. In particular, 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ compounds are…”
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Toxicological and pharmacological characterization of novel cinnamylpiperazine synthetic opioids in humans and in vitro including 2-methyl AP-237 and AP-238
Published in Archives of toxicology (01-06-2022)“…The recent scheduling actions of fentanyl-related substances in both the United States and China have sparked the emergence and proliferation of other…”
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Detection of N-desethyl etonitazene in a drug checking sample: Chemical analysis and pharmacological characterization of a recent member of the 2-benzylbenzimidazole “nitazene” class
Published in Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (15-12-2024)“…The emergence of 2-benzylbenzimidazole “nitazene” opioids is stirring up the recreational synthetic opioid market. Many nitazene analogues act as potent…”
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Comparative neuropharmacology of structurally distinct non-fentanyl opioids that are appearing on recreational drug markets worldwide
Published in Drug and alcohol dependence (01-08-2023)“…The emergence of novel synthetic opioids (NSOs) is contributing to the opioid overdose crisis. While fentanyl analogs have historically dominated the NSO…”
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First identification, chemical analysis and pharmacological characterization of N-piperidinyl etonitazene (etonitazepipne), a recent addition to the 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioid subclass
Published in Archives of toxicology (01-06-2022)“…N -Piperidinyl etonitazene (‘etonitazepipne’) represents a recent addition to the rapidly expanding class of 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids…”
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Phenethyl-4-ANPP: A Marginally Active Byproduct Suggesting a Switch in Illicit Fentanyl Synthesis Routes
Published in Journal of analytical toxicology (21-04-2022)“…Abstract Profiling of the illicit fentanyl supply is invaluable from surveillance and intelligence perspectives. An important strategy includes the study of…”
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Characterization of recent non-fentanyl synthetic opioids via three different in vitro µ-opioid receptor activation assays
Published in Archives of toxicology (01-03-2022)“…New synthetic opioids (NSOs) are one of the fastest growing groups of new psychoactive substances. Amid this dynamic landscape, insight into the pharmacology…”
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Elucidating the harm potential of brorphine analogues as new synthetic opioids: Synthesis, in vitro, and in vivo characterization
Published in Neuropharmacology (01-12-2024)“…The emergence of new synthetic opioids (NSOs) has added complexity to recreational opioid markets worldwide. While NSOs with diverse chemical structures have…”
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Characterization of novel nitazene recreational drugs: Insights into their risk potential from in vitro µ-opioid receptor assays and in vivo behavioral studies in mice
Published in Pharmacological research (01-12-2024)“…2-Benzylbenzimidazole derivatives or ‘nitazenes’ are increasingly present on the recreational drug market. Here, we report the synthesis and pharmacological…”
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In vitro structure–activity relationships and forensic case series of emerging 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids
Published in Archives of toxicology (01-09-2024)“…2-Benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids are presenting a growing threat to public health. Although various nitazenes were previously studied, systematic…”
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