Sex differences in kappa opioid receptor antinociception is influenced by the number of X chromosomes in mouse
Taylor AMW;Chadwick CI;Mehrabani S;Hrncir H;Arnold AP;Evans CJ;;
journal of neuroscience research2020pp. -
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amw2020journalsex
Abstract
Kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonists produce robust analgesia with minimal abuse liability and are considered promising pharmacological agents to manage chronic pain and itch. The KOR system is also notable for robust differences between the sexes, with females exhibiting lower analgesic response th …