Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid Beta-Endorphin Levels Show a Strong Association in Children with Cerebral Malaria.

Journal: Journal of pediatric neurosciences
Published Date: Jan 1, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Beta (β)-endorphins are endogenous neuropeptides found in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of humans but there have been reports of the relationship between the plasma and CSF β-endorphin levels in different clinical conditions. However, the relationship between β-endorphin levels in the plasma and CSF of children with cerebral malaria (CM) has not been reported.

Authors

  • Oluwagbemiga O Adeodu
    Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
  • Oluwatosin E Olorunmoteni
    Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
  • Saheed B A Oseni
    Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Obafemi Awolowo University/Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
  • Efere M Obuotor
    Department of Biochemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

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