Endothelin B receptors exert antipruritic effects via peripheral κ-opioid receptors
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Endothelin B receptors exert antipruritic effects via peripheral κ-opioid receptors
Endothelin B receptor agonists exert antipruritic effects on itching induced via endothelin-1 (ET-1) and compound 48/80. Peripheral µ- and κ-opioid receptors (MORs and KORs, respectively) are reported to be involved in the anti-nociceptive properties triggered by ET(B) agonists. Therefore, we investigated the role of peripheral opioid receptors in the scratching response induced by ET-1. ET(A) ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1792-0981,1792-1015
DOI: 10.3892/etm.2012.624