Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10835730 Peptides 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Icv oxytocin administration reduces carrageenan-induced hyperalgesia. ► CB1 receptor is involved in oxytocin-induced antihyperalgesic effect. ► μ- and κ-opioid receptor subtypes play a key role in OXT-induced antihyperalgesic effect. ► Central oxytocin does not reduce carrageenan-induced paw edema.
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Central administration of oxytocin reduces hyperalgesia in mice: Implication for cannabinoid and opioid systems
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