Pain: Novel Analgesics from Traditional Chinese Medicines

Pain: Novel Analgesics from Traditional Chinese Medicines

The search for analgesics with fewer side effects and less abuse potential has had limited success. A recent study identifies an analgesic alkaloid compound from Corydalis yanhusuo, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has a surprising mechanism of action.

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Published in:Current biology Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. R114 - R116
Main Author: Ingram, Susan L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Elsevier Ltd 03-02-2014
Subjects:
Alkaloids - pharmacology
Analgesics - pharmacology
Animals
Corydalis - chemistry
Humans
Male
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Pain - drug therapy
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Summary:The search for analgesics with fewer side effects and less abuse potential has had limited success. A recent study identifies an analgesic alkaloid compound from Corydalis yanhusuo, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has a surprising mechanism of action.
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ISSN:0960-9822
1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2013.12.030