Salvinorin A reduces mechanical allodynia and spinal neuronal hyperexcitability induced by peripheral formalin injection

• Main Authors: Guida Francesca (Author), Luongo Livio (Author), Aviello Gabriella (Author), Palazzo Enza (Author), De Chiaro Maria (Author), Gatta Luisa (Author), Boccella Serena (Author), Marabese Ida (Author), Zjawiony Jordan K (Author), Capasso Raffaele (Author), Izzo Angelo A (Author), de Novellis Vito (Author), Maione Sabatino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Salvinorin A (SA), the main active component of <it>Salvia Divinorum,</it> is a non-nitrogenous kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist. It has been shown to reduce acute pain and to exert potent antinflammatory effects. This...