[Endogenous opioid peptides in physiologic and pathologic states with particular regard to kidneys]

P Trelewicz ¹ , W Grzeszczak , R Drabczyk

1. Oddział Nefrologii i Oddział Sztucznej Nerki Specjalistycznego Szpitala MiejskiegoStalownik, Bielsku Białej.

Published:

GICID: 01.3001.0000.2819

Available language versions: en pl

Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1993; 47 (5)

Abstract

The paper describes the endogenous opioid system: opioid peptides and opioid receptors as well as their participation to various physiological and pathological processes of the body. The special stress is put on the role of endogenous opioids in the pathogenesis of the uremic syndrome in connection with the results of author’s own investigations.