Vol. 26 (6) 2005 Neuro endocrinology letters

Beta-endorphin prevents collagen induced arthritis by neuroimmuno-regulation pathway.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects and mechanisms of beta-endorphin (beta-END) preventing collagen induced arthritis (CIA) by neuroimmuno-regulating pathway.

METHODS: Female wistar (Ws) rats were used in this study. CIA was induced by Native bovine type II collagen emulsified with complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)......