TRESK channel contribution to nociceptive sensory neurons excitability: modulation by nerve injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neuronal hyperexcitability is a crucial phenomenon underlying spontaneous and evoked pain. In invertebrate nociceptors, the S-type leak K<sup>+ </sup>channel (analogous to TREK-1 in mammals) plays a critical role of in de...

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Main Authors: Serra Jordi, Saiani Barbara, Cokic Barbara, Callejo Gerard, Tulleuda Astrid, Gasull Xavier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-04-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/7/1/30