Igor Dimitri G. Duarte
Professor
Pharmacology DepartmentÂÂ
University of Minas
Brazil
Biography
Graduated in Pharmacy (1985) and Veterinary Medicine (2013) by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Master in Biological Sciences (Physiology and Pharmacology) by the same University (1988) and PhD in Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) Paulo - Ribeirão Preto (1993). He is currently Professor of the Department of Pharmacology at UFMG. His research focuses on the study of peripheral pain and analgesia mechanisms, with emphasis on the participation of opioids, cannabinoids and ion channels.
Research Interest
Study on peripheral pain and analgesia
Publications
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Almeida RT, Romero TR, de Souza GG, de Castro Perez A, Duarte ID. (2016) Endocannabinoid mechanism for orofacial antinociception induced by electroacupuncture in acupoint St36 in rats. Pharmacological Reports; 68 : 1095-1101.
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da Fonseca Pacheco D, Freitas AC, Pimenta AM, Duarte ID, de Lima ME. (2016) A spider derived peptide, PnPP-19, induces central antinociception mediated by opioid and cannabinoid systems. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases; 22 : 34.
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Guzzo LS, e Castor MG, de Castro Perez A, Duarte ID, Romero TR. (2016) Natural Diterpenes from Coffee, Cafestol, and Kahweol Induce Peripheral Antinoceception by Adrenergic System Interaction. Planta medica; 82 : 106-112.
