Origins, actions and dynamic expression patterns of the neuropeptide VGF in rat peripheral and central sensory neurones following peripheral nerve injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of the neurotrophin regulated polypeptide, VGF, has been investigated in a rat spared injury model of neuropathic pain. This peptide has been shown to be associated with synaptic strengthening and learning in the hippocampus...

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Main Authors: Costigan Michael, Hathway Gareth J, Baccei Mark, Low Lucie, Theodorou Andria, Koch Stephanie, Ingram Rachel, Moss Andrew, Salton Stephen R, Fitzgerald Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-12-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/4/1/62