Interactions of some 4-anilinopiperidines and 4-phenylpiperidines with the mu, delta- and kappa-binding sites.

The binding and pharmacological profiles of some 4-anilinopiperidine and 4-phenylpiperidine analogues were determined. The potency of the compounds to displace the binding of selective tritiated ligands was measured in homogenates of guinea-pig brain at 25 degrees C. All the compounds tested had high affinity for the mu-binding site, low affinity for the delta-site and were almost inactive at the kappa-site. The compounds were also tested for agonist activity in the guinea-pig ileum and the vasa deferentia of the mouse and rat. The pharmacological and binding profiles were compared.