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Endorphin and enkephalin ameliorate excessive synovial cell functions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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2001

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Yuko Takeba, Norihiro Suzuki, Atsushi Kaneko, Tomiaki Asai, Tsuyoshi Sakane
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Abstract

Leu-ENK, met-ENK, and END inhibited excessive RA synovial cell functions in vitro. The opioid hormones may have not only antinociceptive action, but also antiinflammatory effects on synovitis itself in RA.