Cutaneous nociceptors lack sensitisation, but reveal μ-opioid receptor-mediated reduction in excitability to mechanical stimulation in neuropathy

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Schmidt Yvonne (Συγγραφέας), Labuz Dominika (Συγγραφέας), Heppenstall Paul A (Συγγραφέας), Machelska Halina (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: SAGE Publishing, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peripheral nerve injuries often trigger a hypersensitivity to tactile stimulation. Behavioural studies demonstrated efficient and side effect-free analgesia mediated by opioid receptors on peripheral sensory neurons. However, mechani...