Changes of Substance P in the Crevicular Fluid in relation to Orthodontic Movement Preliminary Investigation
Substance P (SP) is a tachykinin released from both the central and the peripheral endings of primary afferent neurons and functions as a neurotransmitter. As a transmitter signaling pain, substance P is involved in nociception and is an extremely potent vasodilator. We found several studies about t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/896874 |