The gut microbiome contributes to somatic morphine withdrawal behavior and implicates a TLR2 mediated mechanism [PDF]
The ongoing opioid epidemic has left millions of people suffering from opioid use disorder due to the over-prescription of highly addictive substances.
Sabita Roy, Junyi Tao
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AKAP150 from nucleus accumbens dopamine D1 and D2 receptor-expressing medium spiny neurons regulates morphine withdrawal. [PDF]
Summary: Dopamine D1 receptor-expressing medium spiny neurons (D1R-MSNs) and dopamine D2 receptor-expressing MSNs (D2R-MSNs) in nucleus accumbens (NAc) have been demonstrated to show different effects on reward and memory of abstinence.
Bai X +10 more
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Effect of Potassium Channel Modulators on Morphine Withdrawal in Mice
The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of potassium channel openers and blockers on morphine withdrawal syndrome. Mice were rendered dependent on morphine by subcutaneous injection of morphine; four hours later, withdrawal was induced ...
Vikas Seth +4 more
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Linagliptin, a Selective Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor, Reduces Physical and Behavioral Effects of Morphine Withdrawal. [PDF]
(1) Background: Recent data indicate that receptors for GLP-1 peptide are involved in the activity of the mesolimbic system. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of the selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor ...
Listos J +8 more
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Neural mechanisms underlying morphine withdrawal in addicted patients: a review [PDF]
Morphine is one of the most potent alkaloid in opium, which has substantial medical uses and needs and it is the first active principle purified from herbal source. Morphine has commonly been used for relief of moderate to severe pain as it acts directly
Nima Babhadiashar +5 more
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Projection neurons from medial entorhinal cortex to basolateral amygdala are critical for the retrieval of morphine withdrawal memory. [PDF]
Summary: The medial entorhinal cortex (MEC) is crucial for contextual memory, yet its role in context-induced retrieval of morphine withdrawal memory remains unclear. This study investigated the role of the MEC and its projection neurons from MEC layer 5
Fu Y +16 more
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YTHDF1 in periaqueductal gray inhibitory neurons contributes to morphine withdrawal responses in mice. [PDF]
Background Physical symptoms and aversion induced by opioid withdrawal strongly affect the management of opioid addiction. YTH N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA binding protein 1 (YTHDF1), an m6A-binding protein, from the periaqueductal gray (PAG) reportedly ...
Ou C +8 more
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Impact of Morphine withdrawal on genes related to the TLR2 pathway expressed in the Prefrontal Cortex. [PDF]
Millions of people suffer from opioid use disorder, because of the ongoing opioid epidemic. The aversive symptoms of withdrawal are a leading factor for drug relapses, yet there are limited therapeutic options to minimize or prevent withdrawal symptoms ...
Truitt B, Tao J, Roy S.
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Mitragynine Attenuates Morphine Withdrawal Effects in Rats-A Comparison With Methadone and Buprenorphine. [PDF]
BackgroundOpiate addiction is a major health problem in many countries. A crucial component of the medical treatment is the management of highly aversive opiate withdrawal signs, which may otherwise lead to resumption of drug taking.
Hassan R +5 more
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Role of calcium in morphine dependence and naloxone-precipitated withdrawal in mice
Vikas Seth, Prerna Upadhyaya, Vijay Moghe, Mushtaq AhmadDepartment of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaPurpose: To explore the role of calcium in morphine withdrawal syndrome using various agents affecting calcium ...
Vikas Seth +3 more
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