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Vernonia cinerea Less. supplementation and strenuous exercise reduce smoking rate: relation to oxidative stress status and beta-endorphin release in active smokers

open access: yesJournal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2010
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Vernonia cinerea Less. (VC) supplementation and exercise on oxidative stress biomarkers, beta-endorphin release, and the rate of cigarette smoking.
Yankai Araya   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

open access: yesBritish 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   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Episodic Ethanol Exposure in Adolescent Rats Causes Residual Alterations in Endogenous Opioid Peptides

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychiatry, 2018
Adolescent binge drinking is associated with an increased risk of substance use disorder, but how ethanol affects the central levels of endogenous opioid peptides is still not thoroughly investigated.
Linnea Granholm   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

An opioid-like system regulating feeding behavior in C. elegans [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Neuropeptides are essential for the regulation of appetite. Here we show that neuropeptides could regulate feeding in mutants that lack neurotransmission from the motor neurons that stimulate feeding muscles. We identified nlp-24 by an RNAi screen of 115
Artyukhin, Alexander B.   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

Efficacy and welfare effects of different forms of physical restraint for upper airway endoscopy of horses

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Physical restraint of horses for veterinary procedures is necessary to allow completion of tasks effectively and without injury to patient or personnel. Objectives To compare physiological effects and behavioural responses to four commonly used restraint techniques for upper respiratory tract (URT) endoscopy in unsedated horses ...
Claire O'Brien   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating variations of β-endorphin serum levels and pain caused by primary dysmenorrhea following a course of aerobic training with and without consumption of cumin supplement

open access: yesمجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی بیرجند, 2018
Background and Aim:  Dysmenorrheaorpainful menstruation of the most common complaints of the women's. Considering the effect of β-endorphin on reducing the pain of menstruation, the purpose of this study was to investigate changes in &beta ...
Mohadese Eidi Kakhki   +3 more
doaj  

Role of acetaldehyde in alcohol addiction : current evidence and future perspectives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The effects of alcohol have been widely studied during the past century, corroborating the idea that this tiny chemical compound acts throughout most of our neurotransmitter systems since it is capable of inducing addictive behaviour.
Cacace, Silvana   +2 more
core  

Effect of gonadal hormones on hypophagic property of opioid antagonist Naloxone [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: Studies have shown that hormonal fluctuations that occur over the estrous cycle in rats affect food intake. It is possible that estrogen affects food intake via Opioid system and other brain areas which are involved in regulation of food ...
Gargate Ashwini R, Kulkarni Dushant V
core   +1 more source

The gatekeepers of growth: The neural roles and regulation of growth hormone‐releasing hormone neurons

open access: yesJournal of Neuroendocrinology, EarlyView.
Abstract The neuroendocrine control of growth is mediated by the hypothalamic–pituitary–somatic (HPS) axis. This involves the hypothalamic release of growth hormone‐releasing hormone (GHRH), which stimulates the pituitary secretion of growth hormone (GH).
Bradley B. Jamieson
wiley   +1 more source

THE IMPACT OF LAVENDER AROMATHERAPY ON PAIN INTENSITY AND BETA-ENDORPHIN LEVELS IN POST-CAESAREAN MOTHERS

open access: yesBelitung Nursing Journal, 2017
Background: Caesarean section is one of the most common interventions to overcome labor complications. However, pain cannot be avoided after the surgery.
Yohana Putri Apryanti   +2 more
doaj  

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