An internationally recognized leader in molecular pharmacology and neurobiology, Dr. Bohn recently joined USF Health. She is ...
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Fixing the leak: Blocking an opioid receptor for safer treatment of dopamine-related disorders
In the current study, the researchers targeted KOR, a subtype of opioid receptor that when activated can decrease synaptic dopamine levels by decreasing dopamine release and increasing the ...
Increasing the levels of chemicals naturally produced in the body called endocannabinoids may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone while maintaining the drugs' ...
Use of other pain control measures, including non-opioid pain relievers, was similar between groups. Overall, infants receiving SMNB had significantly lower opioid use after cleft palate surgery.
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Using a nerve blocker before surgery to correct cleft palate can reduce or eliminate ...
Opioid receptors are proteins in the nervous system that interact with opioids. Opioid receptors are part of the endogenous opioid system. This is the body’s internal system for regulating pain, ...
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