A mechanism of action for morphine-induced immunosuppression: corticosterone mediates morphine-induced suppression of natural killer cell activity.

Freier, D O

A mechanism of action for morphine-induced immunosuppression: corticosterone mediates morphine-induced suppression of natural killer cell activity. [electronic resource] - The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics Sep 1994 - 1127-33 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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Animals
Cells, Cultured
Corticosterone--blood
Female
Immunosuppressive Agents--pharmacology
Killer Cells, Natural--drug effects
Mice
Morphine--pharmacology
Naloxone--pharmacology
Naltrexone--pharmacology
Receptors, Opioid--drug effects
Spleen--cytology