P2X7 receptor mediates activation of microglial cells in prostate of chemically irritated rats

Purpose Evidence shows that adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is involved in the transmission of multiple chronic pain via P2X7 receptor. This study was to investigate the P2X7 and microglial cells in the chronic prostatitis pain. Materials and Methods Rats were divided into control group and chronic pro...

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Main Authors: Heng Zhang, Limei Liu, Zhong Yang, Jinhong Pan, Zhiwen Chen, Qiang Fang, Weibin Li, Longkun Li, Gengsheng Lu, Zhansong Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2013-04-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382013000200276