Macrophage Activation in the Dorsal Root Ganglion in Rats Developing Autotomy after Peripheral Nerve Injury

Macrophage Activation in the Dorsal Root Ganglion in Rats Developing Autotomy after Peripheral Nerve Injury

Autotomy, self-mutilation of a denervated limb, is common in animals after peripheral nerve injury (PNI) and is a reliable proxy for neuropathic pain in humans. Understanding the occurrence and treatment of autotomy remains challenging. The objective of this study was to investigate the occurrence o...

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Main Authors: Xiang Xu, Xijie Zhou, Jian Du, Xiao Liu, Liming Qing, Blake N. Johnson, Xiaofeng Jia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
autotomy
peripheral nerve injury
macrophage
DRG
neuropathic pain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/23/12801

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