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The Sound of Evolution
Noscapine
Mechanism of action:
Noscapine is an opioid. The mechanism of action of noscapine has not been fully clarified, but it is known not to act through mu-, kappa-, or delta-opioid receptors. Noscapine suppresses the cough center in the medulla, thereby reducing the cough reflex.
Reference(s):
Mahmoudian M et al. (2009). The anti-cancer activity of noscapine: a review. Recent Pat Anticancer Drug Discov.
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