Modulation of spinal cord synaptic activity by tumor necrosis factor α in a model of peripheral neuropathy

Modulation of spinal cord synaptic activity by tumor necrosis factor α in a model of peripheral neuropathy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The cytokine tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) is an established pain modulator in both the peripheral and central nervous systems. Modulation of nociceptive synaptic transmission in the spinal cord dorsal horn (DH) is thought to be inv...

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Main Authors: Spicarova Diana, Nerandzic Vladimir, Palecek Jiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Subjects:
axotomy
sciatic nerve
dorsal horn
synaptic transmission
TRPV1
sodium channels
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/177

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