Elevated interleukin-8 enhances prefrontal synaptic transmission in mice with persistent inflammatory pain

• Main Authors: Cui Guang-bin (Author), An Jia-ze (Author), Zhang Nan (Author), Zhao Ming-gao (Author), Liu Shui-bing (Author), Yi Jun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is known for its roles in inflammation and plays critical roles in the development of pain. Its expression increases in the brain after peripheral inflammation. Prefrontal cortex, including the anterior cingulate...