Inter-strain differences of serotonergic inhibitory pain control in inbred mice

• Main Authors: Myrczek Thekla (Author), Häussler Annett (Author), Albuquerque Boris (Author), Wijnvoord Nina (Author), Popp Laura (Author), Tegeder Irmgard (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Descending inhibitory pain control contributes to the endogenous defense against chronic pain and involves noradrenergic and serotonergic systems. The clinical efficacy of antidepressants suggests that serotonin may be particularly r...