Behavioral Responses and Expression of Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ and Its Receptor (N/OFQ-NOP System) during Experimental Tooth Movement in Rats.

Zhengyu Liao Hu Long Zhiping Song Yuwei He Wenli Lai

Published in: Pain research & management (2021)

The N/OFQ system may have a complex regulatory function in the pain induced by tooth movement and may be related to inflammation caused by orthodontic tooth movement and periodontal damage. The specific mechanism remains to be further studied.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
poor prognosis
binding protein
pain management
transcription factor
oral health