Suppressive Effects of Bee Venom Acupuncture on Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain in Rats: Mediation by Spinal α2-Adrenergic Receptor

Suppressive Effects of Bee Venom Acupuncture on Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain in Rats: Mediation by Spinal α2-Adrenergic Receptor

Paclitaxel, a chemotherapy drug for solid tumors, induces peripheral painful neuropathy. Bee venom acupuncture (BVA) has been reported to have potent analgesic effects, which are known to be mediated by activation of spinal α-adrenergic receptor. Here, we investigated the effect of BVA on mechanical...

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Main Authors: Jiho Choi, Changhoon Jeon, Ji Hwan Lee, Jo Ung Jang, Fu Shi Quan, Kyungjin Lee, Woojin Kim, Sun Kwang Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
bee venom acupuncture
chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain
paclitaxel
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/9/11/351

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