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However, F2.0v does not alter the expression of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1\u03b2) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), as well as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-\u03b1). F2.0v (20.0 mg\/kg) has peripheral antinociceptive activity with potency similar to dipyrone. On the other hand, it had no effect on pain response on the hot plate test. Confocal microscopy analysis and flow cytometry showed that F2.0v binds to the surface of leucocytes, which leads us to suggest that the mechanism of action of anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive F2.0v is related to its ability to inhibit the migration of leukocytes to the site of tissue injury. 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