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[Endomorphins and nociception].

F Cesselin

    Revue Neurologique
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Opioid peptides like enkephalins are found in the central nervous system. Research shows spinal enkephalinergic neurons activate with pain, but their exact role in pain control remains unclear.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology

    Context:

    • Over 20 opioid peptides, including enkephalins, have been identified in the central nervous system (CNS).
    • Multiple opiate receptors (mu, delta, kappa) exist in the CNS, potentially corresponding to opioid peptide diversity.

    Purpose:

    • To review the role of endomorphinergic neurons in pain control.
    • To highlight findings on endomorphin release and activation by noxious stimuli.

    Summary:

    • While opioid peptides and receptors are present in pain-processing areas, their direct role in pain control has been debated.
    • Direct measurement of endomorphin release in the CNS demonstrates that spinal Met-enkephalin neurons activate in response to noxious stimuli.
    • The activation patterns vary based on stimulus type (chemical, mechanical, thermal) and body region.

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    Impact:

    • This review emphasizes the necessity of direct CNS measurements for understanding endomorphinergic neuron function.
    • The functional significance of pain-induced activation of spinal enkephalinergic neurons requires further investigation.