Antinociceptive effects of dexmedetomidine via spinal substance P and CGRP

The aim of this study was to examine the role played by substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) within the dorsal horn of the spinal cord in engagement of antinociception evoked by dexmedetomidine (DEX). Paw withdrawal threshold (PWT) to mechanical stimulation was determined after chr...

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Main Authors: Li Ruiqin, Qi Feng, Zhang Junlong, Ji Yong, Zhang Dengxin, Shen Zhiyun, Lei Weifu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2015-01-01
Series:Translational Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/tnsci-2015-0028