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The OPRM1 A118G polymorphism modulates the descending pain modulatory system for individual pain experience in young women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Scientific reports - 6 Jan 2017
Wei Shyh-Yuh, Chen Li-Fen, Lin Ming-Wei, Li Wei-Chi, Low Intan, Yang Ching-Ju, Chao Hsiang-Tai, Hsieh Jen-Chuen
Abstract excerpt
The mu-opioid receptor (OPRM1) A118G polymorphism underpins different pain sensitivity and opioid-analgesic outcome with unclear effect on the descending pain modulatory system (DPMS). Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM), the most prevalent gynecological problem with clear painful and pain free conditions, serves as a good clinical model of spontaneous pain. The objective of this imaging genetics study was therefore to...
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