Buprenorphine: Therapeutic potential beyond substance abuse

J Leukoc Biol. 2018 Dec;104(6):1047-1048. doi: 10.1002/JLB.3CE0418-172R.

Abstract

Discussion of buprenorphine and its potential utility for the treatment of inflammatory disorders.

Keywords: immune activation; inflammation; monocyte; opioids; transmigration.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Buprenorphine*
  • Chemokine CCL2
  • Humans
  • Monocytes
  • Substance-Related Disorders*

Substances

  • CCL2 protein, human
  • Chemokine CCL2
  • Buprenorphine