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2024 Sep 19


Br J Pharmacol


39299793

Vortioxetine reduces the development of pain-related behaviour in a knee osteoarthritis model in rats: Involvement of nerve growth factor (NGF) down-regulation.

Authors

Tomić M, Nastić K, Dinić M, Brdarić E, Kotur-Stevuljević J, Pecikoza U, Pavićević D, Micov A, Milenković D, Jovanović A, Stepanović-Petrović R

Abstract

Vortioxetine, a multimodal-acting antidepressant, has recently shown analgesic properties. We aimed to investigate its prophylactic effect in the osteoarthritis (OA) model and gain insights into the underlying molecular mechanisms. Duloxetine was studied as a reference.