Positive allosteric modulation of TRPV1 as a novel analgesic mechanism

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of long-term opiate use in treating chronic non-cancer pain is increasing, and prescription opioid abuse and dependence are a major public health concern. To explore alternatives to opioid-based analgesia, the present...

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Main Authors: Lebovitz Evan E, Keller Jason M, Kominsky Hal, Kaszas Krisztian, Maric Dragan, Iadarola Michael J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-09-01
Series:Molecular Pain
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Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/8/1/70