Hyaluronic acid induces activation of the κ-opioid receptor.

Nociceptive pain is one of the most common types of pain that originates from an injury involving nociceptors. Approximately 60% of the knee joint innervations are classified as nociceptive. The specific biological mechanism underlying the regulation of nociceptors is relevant for the treatment of s...

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Main Authors: Barbara Zavan, Letizia Ferroni, Carlotta Giorgi, Girolamo Calò, Paola Brun, Roberta Cortivo, Giovanni Abatangelo, Paolo Pinton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3557250?pdf=render