Peripheral endothelin B receptor agonists produced pain relief in mice through triggering endogenous opioid peptide release — another non-opioid drug that works by enlisting the body's own painkillers.
Key findingPeripheral endothelin B receptor agonists produced pain relief in mice through triggering endogenous opioid peptide release — another non-opioid drug
What the researchers found
Peripheral endothelin B receptor agonists produced pain relief in mice through triggering endogenous opioid peptide release — another non-opioid drug that works by enlisting the body's own painkillers.
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 2010.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
Common questions
What was studied?
What was found?
Read the original research
Peripheral endothelin B receptor agonist-induced antinociception involves endogenous opioids in mice.
Pain, 149(2), 254-262
Citation
Quang, Phuong N; Schmidt, Brian L. (2010). Peripheral endothelin B receptor agonist-induced antinociception involves endogenous opioids in mice.. Pain, 149(2), 254-262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2010.02.009