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Lactobacillus acidophilus modulates intestinal pain and induces opioid and cannabinoid receptors
Key Findings: The oral administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus induced the expression of mu-opioid and cannabinoid receptors in intestinal epithelial cells resulting in analgesic effects in the test animals similar to morphine.
Type of Study: Animal Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): France
Year of Pub: 2007
Cannabinoids Studied: Microbiome
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Receptors Studied: CB2
Citation: Rousseaux C, et al. Lactobacillus acidophilus modulates intestinal pain and induces opioid and cannabinoid receptors. Nat Med. 2007; 13:35-7. doi: 10.1038/nm1521
Authors: Rousseaux C, Thuru X, Gelot A, Barnich N, Neut C, Dubuquoy L, Dubuquoy C, Merour E, Geboes K, Chamaillard M, Ouwehand A, Leyer G, Carcano D, Colombel JF, Ardid D, Desreumaux P
