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Lithium reverses mechanical allodynia through a mu opioid-dependent mechanism

Molecular Pain, 2018
Background Lithium is widely used to treat bipolar disorders and displays mood stabilizing properties. In addition, lithium relieves painful cluster headaches and has a strong analgesic effect in neuropathic pain rat models. Objectives To investigate the
Ivan Weinsanto, Jinane Mouheiche, Alexis Laux-Biehlmann, Maya Aouad, Tando Maduna, Nathalie Petit-Demoulière, Virginie Chavant, Pierrick Poisbeau, Pascal Darbon, Alexandre Charlet, Anne Giersch, Marie-Odile Parat, Yannick Goumon   +12 more
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Correlation between ovarian steroidogenesis and beta-endorphin in the Lizard Uromastyx acanthinura: Immunohistochemical approach.

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica, 2010
In Mammals, opioid peptides are involved in various physiological processes including the reproductive function. The knowledge of the distribution of beta-endorphin, one of opioid peptides in Reptiles ovaries is very limited. Therefore, the present study
Jean Marie Exbrayat, ThĂŠrese Gernigon, Sadjia Hammouche   +2 more
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Beta‐endorphins in acute myocardial infarction [PDF]

Clinical Cardiology, 1986
AbstractThe endogenous peptide B‐endorphin (B‐EP) is closely connected with different aspects of homeostasis, behavior, and in particular with the perception of pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between: (a) the level of plasma B‐EP and the intensity of pain in acute myocardial infarction (AMI); and (b) the B‐EP and ...
E, Stoupel, A, Pinchas, I, Gilad, Z, Laron, J, Agmon   +4 more
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Combining dance movement therapy and pharmacotherapy in adolescents with major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled study

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
The current study was among the first clinical trials that combined dance movement therapy (DMT) and pharmacotherapy to enhance self‐esteem and alleviate anxious and depressive symptoms in adolescents with major depressive disorder. Results indicated that DMT combined with pharmacotherapy improved depression symptoms more than pharmacotherapy alone ...
Yanru Liu, Wanling Zhang, Xuejiao Sun, Xiaoxuan Fan, Na Hu, Xuanzi Zhou, Xiao Leng, Ying Li   +7 more
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A Study on the Addictive Feature of Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury in Adolescents With Depression Disorders and Its Correlation With Serum Beta‐Endorphin Concentration and Neural Reward Responsiveness

iRADIOLOGY
Background Nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) in adolescents with depression disorders often exhibits addictive patterns, potentially linked to serum beta‐endorphin levels and neural reward responsiveness.
Jie Li, Xiaogang Zhu, Peiwen Zhang, Yuxing Wang, Jian Zhong, Yiming Wang, Lixia Yang   +6 more
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Effect of anaerobic bout using wingate cycle ergometer on pressure pain threshold in normal individuals

Indian Journal of Pain, 2017
Introduction: Published studies reveal that incremental graded and short term anaerobic exercise lead to an increase in beta-endorphin levels, the extent correlating with the lactate concentration.
Ajit Dabholkar, Aditya Andhansare, Tejashree Ajit Dabholkar   +2 more
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Comparative Effects of Clinical Pilates Training and Aerobic Exercise on Menopausal Symptoms, Quality of Life, Sleep and Depression: A Randomised Controlled Trial

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the effects of Clinical Pilates (CP) training and aerobic exercise (AE) on menopausal symptoms, depressive symptoms, quality of life (QoL), and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Design Parallel‐group randomised controlled trial. Setting A Healthy Life Center in Bitlis, Turkey.
Başak Can, Serkan Usgu, Günseli Usgu
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Beta-Endorphin and Serotonin Levels in Individuals with Methamphetamine use Disorder

مجلة كلية الطب
Background: Alterations in the levels of beta-endorphins and serotonin are heavily involved in the mood dysregulation regularly observed in individuals with methamphetamine use disorder, with lower levels of these neurotransmitters contributing to mood ...
Noor H. Talib, Maysaa J. Majeed , Maher M. Hussein   +2 more
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Is there a role for cannabidiol in obesity, metabolic syndrome and binge eating?

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
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, Emanuela Micioni Di Bonaventura, Giacomo Einaudi, Gustavo Provensi, Alessia Costa, Claudio D'Addario, Carlo Cifani, Maria Vittoria Micioni Di Bonaventura   +7 more
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
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, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
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