Description
CTAPisanantagoNISTatμ-opioidreceptors(μORs)thatexhibitsneuromodulatoryactivity.CTAPpreventsreinstatementofdrugseekinginanimalmodelsofethanoladdiction.CTAPalsopreventsopioid-induceddecreasesininflammatorycytokinereleaseinanimalmodelsofintestinalischemia/reperfusion.Additionally,CTAPinhibitsopioid-inducedanalgesiainanimalmodelsofcolorectaldistension.
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