Investigation of plasma concentrations of IL-6 and IL-10 in short and long-term opioid users with non-cancer pain

• Main Authors: Zin, Che Suraya, Mizher, Hussam A., Mohamed, A., Tan, Teik Hin, Izat, Munira
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology; RM300 Drugs and their action
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/66543/1/180927_irep_hosamiasp.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/66543/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: The pro-inflammatory cytokine (interleukin-6 (IL-6)) and the anti-inflammatory cytokine (interleukin-10 (IL-10)), are believed to play a key role in the pathophysiology of the chronic pain. Recent research highlights the potential role of these cytokines in modulating the analgesic eff...