Interleukin-1 beta-induced up-regulation of opioid receptors in the untreated and morphine-desensitized U87 MG human astrocytoma cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that can be produced in the central nervous system during inflammatory conditions. We have previously shown that IL-1β expression is altered in the rat brain during a morphine...

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Main Authors: Byrne Linda, Peng Jinsong, Sarkar Sraboni, Chang Sulie L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/252