Reduced MC4R signaling alters nociceptive thresholds associated with red hair
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abd1310
Abstract: In the red-haired background, altered pain thresholds exist and are explained by distinct OPRM1/MC4R signaling. Humans and mice with natural red hair have elevated basal pain thresholds and an increased sensitivity to opioid analgesics. We… read more here.
Keywords: red haired; red hair; nociceptive thresholds; reduced mc4r ... See more keywords