Dynorphin A (1–8) inhibits oxidative stress and apoptosis in MCAO rats, affording neuroprotection through NMDA receptor and κ-opioid receptor channels
Mengying Chen, Xiaodong Zhang, Jiaxin Fan, Hong Sun, Qingling Yao, Jinming Shi, Huiyang Qu, Shuang Du, Yuxuan Cheng, Shuyin Ma, Meijuan Zhang, Shuqin Zhan
Topics & Concepts
DynorphinNeuroprotectionOpioid receptorNMDA receptorPharmacologyDynorphin AEndocrinologyMedicine(+)-NaloxoneInternal medicineOpioidOpioid peptideChemistryAnesthesiaReceptorNeuropeptides and Animal PhysiologyPain Mechanisms and TreatmentsNerve injury and regeneration