Morphine reduces local cytokine expression and neutrophil infiltration after incision

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inflammation and nociceptive sensitization are hallmarks of tissue surrounding surgical incisions. Recent studies demonstrate that several cytokines may participate in the enhancement of nociception near these wounds. Since opioids l...

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Main Authors: Li Xiangqi, Shi Xiaoyou, Clark J David, Qiao Yanli, Liang DeYong, Angst Martin S, Yeomans David C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2007-10-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/3/1/28