An Hypothesis for CXCL1/CXCR2 Signaling Regulating Neutrophil-Derived Opioid Peptides Involved in Acupuncture for Inflammatory Pain

Increasing evidences demonstrate that acupuncture is effective in treating inflammatory pain. Recent studies have found that peripheral endogenous opioid peptides in the area of inflammation are involved in acupuncture-treating inflammatory pain. However, the source of endogenous opioid peptides in...

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Main Authors: Sha-sha Ding, Yuan Xu, Ying-ying Zhang, Jing-zi Chen, Shou-hai Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6671195