Enhanced neuroinflammation and pain hypersensitivity after peripheral nerve injury in rats expressing mutated superoxide dismutase 1

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neuroinflammation and nitroxidative stress are implicated in the pathophysiology of neuropathic pain. In view of both processes, microglial and astroglial activation in the spinal dorsal horn play a predominant role. The present stud...

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Main Authors: Lavand'homme Patricia, Schäfer Sabrina, Goursaud Stéphanie, Deumens Ronald, Berger Julie V, Joosten Elbert A, Hermans Emmanuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/33