Expression of the dopaminergic D1 and D2 receptors in the anterior cingulate cortex in a model of neuropathic pain

Expression of the dopaminergic D1 and D2 receptors in the anterior cingulate cortex in a model of neuropathic pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) has been related to the affective component of pain. Dopaminergic mesocortical circuits, including the ACC, are able to inhibit neuropathic nociception measured as autotomy behaviour. We determined...

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Main Authors: Ortega-Legaspi J Manuel, de Gortari Patricia, Garduño-Gutiérrez René, Amaya María, León-Olea Martha, Coffeen Ulises, Pellicer Francisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-12-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/7/1/97

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