Ultraviolet Radiation Seeking Behavior, Mediated by Endogenous β-Endorphin, Has Addictive Features

J Cutan Med Surg. 2020 Jul/Aug;24(4):414-415. doi: 10.1177/1203475420926990. Epub 2020 May 15.
No abstract available

Keywords: UVR seeking behavior; opioid; tanning addiction; vitamin D; β-endorphin.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Affect / radiation effects
  • Animals
  • Behavior, Addictive*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Sunbathing / psychology*
  • Ultraviolet Rays*
  • Vitamin D / therapeutic use
  • beta-Endorphin / metabolism*

Substances

  • Vitamin D
  • beta-Endorphin