Astrocytes in chronic pain and itch
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DOI: 10.1038/s41583-019-0218-1
Abstract: Astrocytes are critical for maintaining the homeostasis of the CNS. Increasing evidence suggests that a number of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, including chronic pain, may result from astrocyte ‘gliopathy’. Indeed, in recent years there has… read more here.
Keywords: astrocytes chronic; pain; pain itch; chronic pain ... See more keywords
An update on reactive astrocytes in chronic pain
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DOI: 10.1186/s12974-019-1524-2
Abstract: Chronic pain is a critical clinical problem with an increasing prevalence. However, there are limited effective prevention measures and treatments for chronic pain. Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells in the central nervous system… read more here.
Keywords: reactive astrocytes; astrocytes chronic; nerve injury; chronic pain ... See more keywords