Remifentanil does not affect human microglial immune activation in response to pro-inflammatory cytokines
Remifentanil is a potent ultra-short acting μ-opioid analgesic drug, frequently used in anaesthesia due to its favorable pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profile. It may be associated with the occurrence of hyperalgesia. Preclinical studies suggest a potential role of microglia, although the mole...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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IfADo - Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Dortmund
2023-02-01
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Series: | EXCLI Journal : Experimental and Clinical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.excli.de/index.php/excli/article/view/5667 |