151. Peripheral β-Endorphin and Pain Sensitivity in Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) is associated with decreased sensitivity to experimentally induced pain. It has been suggested that β-endorphin, a peptide with analgesic effects, might be related to altered pain sensitivity in NSSI. However, this hypothesis has not yet been empirically addressed.
Source: Biological Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Julian Koenig, Patrice Van der Venne, Elisa Drews, Peter Parzer, Michael Kaess Source Type: research