Interaction of δ-opioid receptor with membrane transporters: Possible mechanisms in pain suppression by acupuncture

• DOI: 10.1007/s11726-008-0298-3
• Publication Date: 2008-10-21T07:06:45Z
• Authors: Zhi-Jie Yang; Guo-Bin Bao; Hai-Ping Deng; Hui-ming Du; Quan-bao Gu; Gang Pei; Lu Pu; Wolfgang Schwarz; Peng Xia
• Keywords: 0303 health sciences; 03 medical and health sciences; Complementary and alternative medicine; 3. Good health

Objective To investigate the possible mechanisms in acupuncture analgesia by interaction of δ-opioid receptor with neurotransmitter transport proteins or the Na+-K+ pump.