Modulation of spinal pain processing by cannabinoid receptor agonists

Author: Churukanov, M.¹

Source: Neurophysiology, Volume 38, Numbers 5-6, September 2006 , pp. 421-423(3)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

Manifestations of the central pain syndrome induced by applications of benzylpenicillin on the rat spinal cord were quantitatively measured after injections of endogenous and exogenous cannabinoid agonists, anandamide and WIN 55,212-2. The analgesic effects of those agents are described.

Keywords: central pain syndrome; analgesia; endocannabinoid system

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1007/s11062-006-0080-4

Affiliations: 1: Email: mchurukanov@gmail.com

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http://www.ingentaconnect.com/klu/neph/2006/00000038/F0020005/00000080
http://openurl.ingenta.com/content?genre=article&issn=0090-2977&volume=38&issue=5-6&spage=421&epage=423
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11062-006-0080-4