The Role of Beta-Endorphin in Food Deprivation-Mediated Increases in Food Intake and Binge-Eating. [PDF]
Food deprivation and binge eating represent significant public health concerns. Previous studies have implicated that hypothalamic opioids are affected following food deprivation.
Tolentino L, Iqbal A, Rahman S, Lutfy K.
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The Role of Beta-Endorphin in Cocaine-Induced Conditioned Place Preference, Its Extinction, and Reinstatement in Male and Female Mice. [PDF]
Endogenous opioids have been implicated in cocaine reward. However, the role of each opioid peptide in this regard is unknown. Notably, the role of each peptide in extinction and reinstatement is not fully characterized. Thus, we assessed whether cocaine-
Singh PK, Lutfy K.
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Association of Acute Postoperative Pain and Cigarette Smoking With Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of Beta-Endorphin and Substance P. [PDF]
Objectives: Cigarette smoking is associated with postoperative pain perception, which might be mediated by beta-endorphin and substance P. These effects on postoperative pain perception have never been investigated in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF ...
Wang F+8 more
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Increased Levels of Beta-Endorphin and Noradrenaline after a Brief High-Impact Multidimensional Rehabilitation Program in Multiple Sclerosis. [PDF]
Finding new solutions for the management of multiple sclerosis (MS) is crucial: further research is needed to study the effect of non-pharmacological interventions on the symptoms and the course of the disease, especially on lifestyle.
d'Arma A+7 more
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Beta-Endorphin and Oxytocin in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder and Comorbid Depression. [PDF]
Background: The neuropeptides β-endorphin and oxytocin are released into the bloodstream as hormones from the pituitary gland but also have an important function as neuroregulators in the forebrain.
Roschina OV+9 more
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Beta-Endorphin as a Biomarker in the Treatment of Chronic Pain with Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: A Systematic Scoping Review. [PDF]
Erickson Bonifácio de Assis, Carolina Dias de Carvalho, Clarice Martins, Suellen Andrade Neuroscience and Aging Laboratory, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, BrazilCorrespondence: Suellen AndradeNeuroscience and Aging Laboratory, Federal ...
Bonifácio de Assis E+4 more
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Epigenetic regulation of beta-endorphin synthesis in hypothalamic arcuate nucleus neurons modulates neuropathic pain in a rodent pain model. [PDF]
Tao Y+11 more
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Thermochemical Study of the Interaction of Cytosine and Uracil with Peptides in a Buffered Saline: Complex Formation with beta-Endorphin 30-31 (Human), L-Glutathion (Reduced) and α-L-Alanyl-L-Tyrosine. [PDF]
Barannikov VP+3 more
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Salivary beta-endorphin in nonsuicidal self-injury: an ambulatory assessment study. [PDF]
Störkel LM+5 more
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Heme attenuates beta-endorphin levels in leukocytes of HIV positive individuals with chronic widespread pain. [PDF]
Aggarwal S+9 more
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