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Using β-Endorphin as an Opioid Addiction Model in C. elegans
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open in viewerOne of the most prominent addictions of the modern age is to opioids. While opioids originated as a pain relief treatment, their use has increased in the United States steadily since 1990. To study the impact of opioids on a compact neurological system, the model roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans was used. Beta-Endorphin, an endogenous human opioid, was administered to C. elegans and observed for changes in locomotive behavior. Our results revealed a reduction of speed of the worms treated with beta-Endorphin versus a water control. These findings suggest that beta-Endorphin has an effect on C. elegans and can be useful model in studying addiction in these systems
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- 2019
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- 2019-04-22
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