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NEURAL FUNCTIONS OF THE DELTA-OPIOID RECEPTOR G...

This book is the first to summarize the progress of research on neural functions of the the
delta opioid receptor (DOR) to date. This receptor  a member of the opioid receptor family  was
traditionally thought to be primarily involved in pain modulation. Recent new findings have
shown its unique role in neuroprotection and many other functions. Many scientists from a
number of independent laboratories have now confirmed that DOR can provide neuroprotection
against hypoxic ischemic injuries. They have also found that it plays a role in a variety of
physiological and pathophysiological events such as hypoxic encephalopathy  epilepsy 
acupuncture  Parkinson's disease  etc. by regulating ionic homeostasis  glutamate
transportation and signaling  and balancing intracellular survival death signals. The book will
provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of DOR research and provide a blueprint
for future directions.

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