Behavioral Responses and Expression of Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ and Its Receptor (N/OFQ-NOP System) during Experimental Tooth Movement in Rats

Objective. To determine behavioral testing after experimental tooth movement in rats and to explore the role of nociceptin/orphanin FQ and its receptor (the N/OFQ-NOP system) in pain induced by experimental tooth movement. Design. The mouth-wiping behavior of rats was assessed by studying behavioral...

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Main Authors: Zhengyu Liao, Hu Long, Zhiping Song, Yuwei He, Wenli Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9981732