Changes in Cytokine Expression after Electroacupuncture in Neuropathic Rats

The production of proinflammatory cytokines including interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) plays a key role in chronic pain such as neuropathic pain. We investigated changes in cytokine expression in injured peripheral nerves and dorsal root ganglia (DRG) f...

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Main Authors: Myeoung Hoon Cha, Taick Sang Nam, Yongho Kwak, Hyejung Lee, Bae Hwan Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/792765