Endogenous opioids and inflammation
Our lab seeks to uncover how endogenous opioid signaling mediates communication between sensory neurons and immune cells to regulate tissue homeostasis. This project will provide new insights on the molecular underpinnings of endogenous analgesics’ roles in maintaining physiological equilibrium in response to sensory inputs, a key concept that may have major implications on novel therapies for chronic conditions involving pain, itch and inflammation.