Cannabinoid CB2 Receptors Contribute to Upregulation of β-endorphin in Inflamed Skin Tissues by Electroacupuncture

• Main Authors: Su Tang-feng (Author), Zhang Ling-hong (Author), Peng Miao (Author), Wu Cai-hua (Author), Pan Wen (Author), Tian Bo (Author), Shi Jing (Author), Pan Hui-lin (Author), Li Man (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Electroacupuncture (EA) can produce analgesia by increasing the β-endorphin level and activation of peripheral μ-opioid receptors in inflamed tissues. Endogenous cannabinoids and peripheral cannabinoid CB2 receptors (CB2Rs) are also...