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The prevalence of chronic widespread pain (CWP) in people with HIV is high, yet the underlying mechanisms are elusive. Leukocytes synthesize the endogenous opioid, β-endorphin, within their endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
Saurabh Aggarwal +9 more
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Milk yield, oxytocin and β-endorphin gradually normalize during repeated milking in unfamiliar surroundings [PDF]
For six successive milkings, six dairy cows were relocated immediately before milking to an unfamiliar operating theatre, a procedure previously shown to inhibit oxytocin release and milk ejection.
Bruckmaier, Rupert M. +8 more
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Effect of β-endorphin on lymphocytes apoptosis.
Lymphocytes were harvested from EAE and cultured with 10−8 M β-endorphin. To detect apoptotic lymphocytes flow cytometric analysis was applied. (A). Representative flow cytometric analysis of apoptotic cells. (B).
Jinghua Wang (101820) +12 more
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β-endorphin inhibits antigen-dependent proliferation of lymphocytes from EAE rats.
Proliferation of rat CD4+ MBP specific T cells or CD4+ non-specific T cells stimulated with or without antigen in the absence or presence of different concentrations of β-endorphin and/or naloxone was assessed.
Jinghua Wang (101820) +12 more
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Regulation of Human Epidermal Melanocyte Biology By β-Endorphin
β-Endorphin is an opioid peptide cleaved from the precursor pro-hormone pro-opiomelanocortin, from which other peptides such as adrenocorticotropic hormone, β-lipotropic hormone, and α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone are also derived.
Thody, Anthony J. +4 more
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Is there a role for cannabidiol in obesity, metabolic syndrome and binge eating?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most abundant phytocannabinoids isolated from the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD is a lipophilic, non‐intoxicating substance that differently from Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9‐THC) does not present the typical profile of a drug of abuse.
Luca Botticelli +7 more
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Potentiation of β-endorphin effects by cholecystokinin antiserum in rats
Intracerebroventricular administration of a C-terminal cholecystokinin (CCK) antiserum potentiated the analgesic and cataleptic effects of (β-endorphin. The results are opposite to those observed after injection of CCK-8. It was suggested that CCK-8 may
Goro Katsuura +3 more
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In order to probe into whether β-endorphin is involved in descending modu1ation of the somatosensory area(SⅡ)of the cerebral cortex on the nucleus centrum medianum(CM)of the thalamus and this mechanism of acupuncture analgesia, it Was investigated that ...
董晓彤, 王双坤, 王友京
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An opponent process for alcohol addiction based on changes in endocrine gland mass
Summary: Consuming addictive drugs is often initially pleasurable, but escalating drug intake eventually recruits physiological anti-reward systems called opponent processes that cause tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Opponent processes are fundamental
Omer Karin, Moriya Raz, Uri Alon
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus +5 more
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