Let-7 microRNAs and Opioid Tolerance

This chapter will focus on the role of microRNAs (miRs) in regulating the actions of opioid drugs through the opioid receptors. Opioids, such as morphine, are analgesics that are used for treating many forms of acute and chronic pain. However, their chronic use is limited by undesirable effects such...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: He, Ying, Wang, Zaijie Jim
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Research Foundation 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3380223/