Enkephalins, dynorphins, and beta-endorphin were mapped by immunofluorescence colocalization in the rat dorsal horn, revealing specific neurons that co-express multiple opioid families for integrated pain control.
Key findingEnkephalins, dynorphins, and beta-endorphin were mapped by immunofluorescence colocalization in the rat dorsal horn, revealing specific neurons that c
What the researchers found
Enkephalins, dynorphins, and beta-endorphin were mapped by immunofluorescence colocalization in the rat dorsal horn, revealing specific neurons that co-express multiple opioid families for integrated pain control.
Why it matters
Relevant for peptide research.
How the study worked
research study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
emerging evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2009.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
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Enkephalins, dynorphins, and beta-endorphin in the rat dorsal horn: an immunofluorescence colocalization study.
The Journal of comparative neurology, 517(1), 51-68
Citation
Marvizón, Juan Carlos G; Chen, Wenling; Murphy, Niall. (2009). Enkephalins, dynorphins, and beta-endorphin in the rat dorsal horn: an immunofluorescence colocalization study.. The Journal of comparative neurology, 517(1), 51-68. https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.22130