[The role of arginine vasopressin (AVP) in pain transmission and perception]

Postepy Hig Med Dosw. 2001;55(6):829-34.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In mammalian organisms were found composed systems controlling the transmission and perception of nociceptive impulses. The present review focuses on clinical and laboratory studies that are aimed at identifying the role of AVP, known antidiuretic hormone in the mechanism of pain phenomenon.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arginine Vasopressin / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Mammals
  • Nociceptors / metabolism
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Pain / metabolism*
  • Perception*

Substances

  • Arginine Vasopressin