Article
Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms in the OPRM1 gene and intraoperative remifentanil consumption in northern Chinese women.
Pharmacology - 1 Jan 2014
Liu Jing, Hu Dongxue, Jiang Yongdong, Xi Hongjie, Li Wenzhi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have suggested that some single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the human µ-opioid receptor gene (OPRM1) affect the postoperative analgesic efficacy of opioids and their side effects. In this study, we assessed the association between SNPs in the OPRM1 gene and intraoperative remifentanil consumption as well as perioperative side effects during gynecological hysteroscopic surgery in...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
