Abstract:Objective: The neuroimmune mechanisms of OIH were still largely unknown. Neuroimmune and inflammatory activity as the non-neuronal mechanisms of Opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) deserves more attention. Method: The existing literatures focusing OIH was reviewed, especially the researches on activation of astrocyte and microglia, expression of Toll-like receptors and changes in cytokines and chemokines. Result: Animal models from repeated opioids injection were the most usual designs in these researches. It could be roughly assumed that opioids may bind to μ opioid receptor and other endogenous receptors, then activate signal cascades in astrocyte and microglia, including NF-κB p65, p-JNK, ERK, etc., then pro-inflammatory factors such as cytokines and chemokines release, which may strengthen the activation of glial cells and nociceptive neurons. Conclusion: Most researches demonstrated that blocking activation of astrocyte or microglia could reduce the occurrence of OIH, as well as anti-inflammation agents. But it must be noticed that many factors may affect the research results and the controversies on this topic are still rising. The inflammation and neuroimmune mechanism of OIH still need further researches to improve.