Orofacial neuropathic pain mouse model induced by Trigeminal Inflammatory Compression (TIC) of the infraorbital nerve

Orofacial neuropathic pain mouse model induced by Trigeminal Inflammatory Compression (TIC) of the infraorbital nerve

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Trigeminal neuropathic pain attacks can be excruciating for patients, even after being lightly touched. Although there are rodent trigeminal nerve research models to study orofacial pain, few models have been applied to studies in mi...

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Main Authors: Ma Fei, Zhang Liping, Lyons Danielle, Westlund Karin N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Molecular Brain
Subjects:
Orofacial neuropathic pain
Infraorbital nerve
Inflammation
Nerve compression
Chromic gut suture
Mechanical allodynia
Trigeminal ganglia
Trigeminal nucleus
Mice
Hypersensitivy
Tic douloureux
Online Access:http://www.molecularbrain.com/content/5/1/44

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