Author/Editor		Krčevski-Škvarč, Nevenka
Title		Imunski mehanizmi v kontroli bolečine
Translated title		Immune mechanisms in pain control
Type		članek
Source		In: Krčevski-Škvarč N, editor. Zbornik predavanj 9. seminar o bolečini; 2005 jun 10-11; Maribor. Maribor: Slovensko združenje za zdravljenje bolečine,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 129-36
Language		slo
Abstract		Classically, pain sensation and suppression has been attributed exclusively to neuronal circuits. Today we have evidence on immune system participation in pain modulation. Immune system and nociceptive system are connected with cytokines and opioid peptides. Immune cells under stress stimulation migrate to injured tissue and release opioid peptides. That gives to immune system a new dimension, beside antigenic and microbial protection, it protects us against pain.
Descriptors		PAIN NOCICEPTORS CYTOKINES TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR INTERLEUKIN-1 INTERLEUKIN-6 OPIOID PEPTIDES INFLAMMATION