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Modulation of feeding behavior and metabolism by dynorphin [PDF]
AbstractThe neuronal regulation of metabolic and behavioral responses to different diets and feeding regimens is an important research area. Herein, we investigated if the opioid peptide dynorphin modulates feeding behavior and metabolism. Mice lacking dynorphin peptides (KO) were exposed to either a normal diet (ND) or a high-fat diet (HFD) for a ...
Andreas Zimmer+6 more
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A quantitative study of neurochemically-defined populations of inhibitory interneurons in the superficial dorsal horn of the mouse spinal cord [PDF]
Around a quarter of neurons in laminae I-II of the dorsal horn are inhibitory interneurons. These play an important role in modulating somatosensory information, including that perceived as pain or itch.
Boyle, Kieran A.+7 more
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We hypothesized that under chronic pain conditions, up-regulated dynorphin A (Dyn A) interacts with bradykinin receptors (BRs) in the spinal cord to promote hyperalgesia through an excitatory effect, which is opposite to the well-known inhibitory effect ...
Y. Lee+12 more
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Actions of D-Ala2-D-Leu5-enkephalin and dynorphin A (1–17) on neocortical neurons in vitro [PDF]
Intracellular recordings were made from neocortical neurons in vitro. Application of D-Ala2-D-Leu5-enkephalin (DADL) by different methods produced a decrease in EPSP amplitude and in the amplitude of L-glutamate-induced depolarizations without changes in
B Sutor+11 more
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Stress-induced reinstatement of nicotine preference requires dynorphin/kappa opioid activity in the basolateral amygdala [PDF]
UNLABELLED: The dynorphin (DYN)/kappa-opioid receptor (KOR) system plays a conserved role in stress-induced reinstatement of drug seeking for prototypical substances of abuse.
Bruchas, Michael R+4 more
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Occlusal disharmony sometimes causes not only stiffness of neck but also psychiatric depression, suggesting that the condition of oral cavity may affect the central nervous system. Dynorphin A is an endogenous opioid peptide that specifically binds the κ-
Kentaro Yamada+4 more
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Pain 87 (2000) 235-239. doi:10.1016/S0304-3959(00)00360-2 ; Received by publisher: 2000-05-22 ; Harvest Date: 2016-01-04 12:22:07 ; DOI:10.1016/S0304-3959(00)00360-2 ; Page Range: 235 ...
Department of Oral Surgery, Division of Neuroscience, University of Florida College of Dentistry, P.O. Box 100416, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA ( host institution )+2 more
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Immunoreactive dynorphin in pituitary and brain. [PDF]
Distribution of the potent opioid peptide dynorphin has been determined in pituitary gland (pig, beef, rat), in the various regions of rat brain, and in rat spinal cord, by using a highly specific antiserum. By gel permeation chromatography in 4 M guanidine, the porcine pituitary immunoreactivity is found in a major peak of apparent molecular weight ...
Avram Goldstein, Vartan E. Ghazarossian
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Prenatal programming of neuroendocrine reproductive function [PDF]
It is now well recognized that the gestational environment can have long-lasting effects not only on the life span and health span of an individual but also, through potential epigenetic changes, on future generations.
Bellingham, Michelle+2 more
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Pathobiology of dynorphins in trauma and disease [PDF]
Dynorphins, endogenous opioid neuropeptides derived from the prodynorphin gene, are involved in a variety of normative physiologic functions including antinociception and neuroendocrine signaling, and may be protective to neurons and oligodendroglia via their opioid receptor-mediated effects. However, under experimental or pathophysiological conditions
Stephen W. Scheff+12 more
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