| Literature DB >> 11276224 |
A M Salmon1, M I Damaj, L M Marubio, M P Epping-Jordan, E Merlo-Pich, J P Changeux.
Abstract
The neuropeptide alpha CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) is involved in the complex process of pain signaling, but the precise contribution of alpha CGRP remains unclear. Here we show that mice lacking alpha CGRP display an attenuated response to chemical pain and inflammation. Furthermore, alpha CGRP(-/-) mice do not show changes in heroin self-administration or morphine tolerance, but display a marked decrease in morphine withdrawal signs, suggesting an important contribution of alpha CGRP to opiate withdrawal.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11276224 DOI: 10.1038/86001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Neurosci ISSN: 1097-6256 Impact factor: 24.884