Ratio of δOR/GAPDH mRNA expression in the rat dorsal root ganglia
| Ratio of δOR/GAPDH | n | |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | 0.116 ± 0.012 | 6 |
| MS 24 h | 0.167 ± 0.033 | 4 |
| MS 48 h | 0.131 ± 0.012 | 4 |
| CFA 72 h (ipsi) | 0.132 ± 0.018 | 4 |
| CFA 72 h (contra) | 0.134 ± 0.004 | 3 |
Data are the mean ± SEM of the ratio of δOR/GAPDH mRNA fluorescence levels in rat dorsal root ganglia after real-time RT-PCR amplification. No significant difference is apparent between any groups (p > 0.05; one-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni's MCT). MS 24 h, Morphine sulfate 24 h (using doses of 5 and 8 mg/kg, respectively, given every 12 h); MS 48 h, morphine sulfate 48 h (using doses of 5,8,10, and 15 mg/kg, respectively, given every 12 h); ipsi, side ipsilateral to CFA injection; contra, side contralateral to CFA injection; n, number of rats tested in each condition.