A. Janecka

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The Endomorphin System and Its Evolving Neurophysiological Role
Endomorphin-1 (Tyr-Pro-Trp-Phe-NH2) and endomorphin-2 (Tyr-Pro-Phe-Phe-NH2) are two endogenous opioid peptides with high affinity and remarkable selectivity for the μ-opioid receptor. The… Expand
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Opioid receptors and their ligands.
This review gives a historical perspective, summarizing approximately 25 years of research on opioids. The "typical" opioid peptides produced in the brain, "atypical" opioids encrypted in milk… Expand
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The role of morphine in regulation of cancer cell growth
Morphine is considered the “gold standard” for relieving pain and is currently one of the most effective drugs available clinically for the management of severe pain associated with cancer. In… Expand
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Salvinorin A inhibits colonic transit and neurogenic ion transport in mice by activating κ‐opioid and cannabinoid receptors
Abstract  The major active ingredient of the plant Salvia divinorum, salvinorin A (SA) has been used to treat gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. As the action of SA on the regulation of colonic function… Expand
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Salvinorin A has antiinflammatory and antinociceptive effects in experimental models of colitis in mice mediated by KOR and CB1 receptors*
Background: Salvinorin A (SA) has a potent inhibitory action on mouse gastrointestinal (GI) motility and ion transport, mediated primarily by kappa‐opioid receptors (KOR). The aim of the present… Expand
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A new face of endocannabinoids in pharmacotherapy. Part II: role of endocannabinoids in inflammation-derived cardiovaascular diseases.
Endocannabinoids play an important role in cardiovascular diseases caused by inflammatory disorders. Endocannabinoids are endogenous bioactive lipids that activate cannabinoid receptors and together… Expand
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The role of oxidative stress in anticancer activity of sesquiterpene lactones
Sesquiterpene lactones (SLs) are plant-derived compounds that are abundant in plants of the Asteraceae family and posses a broad spectrum of biological activities, ranging from anti-inflammatory,… Expand
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Clinical and Molecular Features of Laron Syndrome, A Genetic Disorder Protecting from Cancer.
Laron syndrome (LS) is a rare, genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. The disease is caused by mutations of the growth hormone (GH) gene, leading to GH/insulin-like growth… Expand
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Enzymatic degradation of endomorphins
Centrally acting plant opiates, such as morphine, are the most frequently used analgesics for the relief of severe pain, even though their undesired side effects are serious limitation to their… Expand
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Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 4 blockade protects against experimental colitis in mice: a new strategy for inflammatory bowel diseases treatment?
Recent reports suggested that the activation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) receptors in the gastrointestinal tract has pro‐inflammatory effects. In this study, we demonstrated… Expand
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