Regulatory effect of caffeine on the acute and the chronic pain and its possible mechanisms / 中国医学科学院学报

ABSTRACT

Caffeine,as an important component of refreshment beverage,has been used for a long history. In recent years,its effect on pain relief has been widely explored. As one of nonselective adenosine receptor blockers,caffeine plays different roles in the central and peripheral pain. This review explores the roles of caffeine in acute and chronic pain and the potential mechanisms.