Prolactin Regulates Pain Responses via a Female-Selective Nociceptor-Specific Mechanism
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2019.09.039
Abstract: Summary Many clinical and preclinical studies report an increased prevalence and severity of chronic pain among females. Here, we identify a sex-hormone-controlled target and mechanism that regulates dimorphic pain responses. Prolactin (PRL), which is involved… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism; prolactin regulates; responses via; female selective ... See more keywords
Spinal matrix metalloproteinase 8 regulates pain after peripheral trauma
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DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s197761
Abstract: Abstract It is well documented that pain chronification requires a host of plastic mechanisms at the spinal cord (SC) level, including alterations in neuronal and glial structure and function. Such cellular plasticity necessitates the existence… read more here.
Keywords: regulates pain; pain; matrix; matrix metalloproteinase ... See more keywords