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This document reviews the neurobiology of placebo analgesia, highlighting that placebo effects can lead to both analgesic and nocebo (pain-increasing) responses. It discusses the role of endogenous opioids in mediating placebo analgesia and the inhibitory effect of cholecystokinin on this response. The review emphasizes the complexity of placebo mechanisms, influenced by cognitive processes, environmental factors, and patient expectations.
- Author
- ERNESTO MONTOYA ABARCA
- Language
- EN