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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 24, 2020; 11(10): 809-835
Published online Oct 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i10.809
Table 9 Immunological effects of opioids
OpioidsImmunological effects
MorphineDecreased NK cell cytotoxicity[131]; Impaired intestinal barrier function[140]
Fentanyl and sufentanilDecreased NK cell cytotoxicity[141]; Inhibition of cellular and humoral immunity[141]
TramadolReverse the immunosuppression after surgery[142]