Sphingosine 1-phosphate mediates hyperalgesia via a neutrophil-dependent mechanism.

Novel classes of pain-relieving molecules are needed to fill the void between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and narcotics. We have recently shown that intraplantar administration of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) in rats causes peripheral sensitization and hyperalgesia through the S1P(1) rec...

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Main Authors: Amanda Finley, Zhoumou Chen, Emanuela Esposito, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Roger Sabbadini, Daniela Salvemini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3555820?pdf=render